Botox (botulinum toxin)

What is Botox?

Also known as botulinum toxin A, it is a medicinal substance extracted from the toxin produced by the Clostridium bacteria that cause food poisoning cases.

What is the mechanism of action of Botox?

Botox uncontrollably blocks nerve signals responsible for muscle movement, temporarily weakening or paralyzing overactive muscles.

What are the medical uses of Botox?

• Getting rid of the appearance of facial wrinkles in adults for a certain period of time.
• Treatment of severe hyperhidrosis in adults.
• Treating chronic migraine headaches that last more than 15 days a month and last 4 hours a day or more, which helps reduce pain during a migraine attack and reduces its recurrence.
• Treatment of cases of overactive bladder and incontinence that did not respond to medications for adults.
• Treatment of cervical dystonia.
• Treating muscle spasms and stiffness.
• Treatment of some eye muscle diseases resulting from nerve disorders such as: strabismus and involuntary spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm).

How long does Botox last?

The effect of Botox lasts for a period ranging between four and six months, and this depends on the amount of the injected substance, the size of the muscle in which the injection was done, and its location. Where they are few, while they continue in the suture area up to eight months due to the large size of the muscle that allows a larger amount to be injected. However, wrinkles improve after Botox injections even after its effect has passed, because the skin has relaxed for a long time without any wrinkles.

When does Botox start to work?

The patient begins to notice the results of the Botox substance within six days to several weeks, depending on the medical condition that the Botox is used to treat.

Does the use of Botox affect during pregnancy?

Studies in animal tests have shown undesirable results on animal fetuses, but this medicine has not been tested on pregnant women, so it is not recommended for use during pregnancy, and the doctor must evaluate its benefit compared to the harm it may cause.

What are the possible complications while using Botox?

While using Botox, the patient may experience some symptoms:

• Fever.
• Coughing.
• Chills.
• Redness and pain at the injection site.
• Dry mouth.
• Dry eyes.
• Anxiety.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Sensitization.

What type of anesthesia is used in Botox injections?

The injection is done under local anesthesia of the skin with an ointment, or sometimes without the need for anesthesia, and the affected sites are injected using a very thin needle.

What is the ideal age to use Botox Injections?

There is no specific ideal age for Botox injections, as it can be treated at all ages and when needed, and experts advise treating fine lines that appear on the skin when they appear even if it is in their twenties, especially for people who suffer from a genetic predisposition to the appearance of early lines and wrinkles on the skin This is called “preventive Botox” or Baby Botox, as the preventive role that Botox plays in this area is very effective in delaying the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a long time.

Botox injection price

The cost of Botox injections varies according to the purpose for which it is used and also according to the patient’s condition, so please contact us, and we will provide you with a price quote.

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