Wrinkle Relaxing Injection Treatment
What is wrinkle relaxing injection treatment?
Wrinkle relaxing injection treatment uses a neurotoxin produced by a bacterium called clostridium botulinum that is purified into a serotype for cosmetic use. Doctors have used this toxin in medical practice for over 15 years for treatment of muscle spasticity and facial spasms as well as for cosmetic wrinkle reduction.
How does wrinkle relaxing injection treatment work?
Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger produced in our nerves to stimulate the muscles to contract. Wrinkle relaxing injections reduce the release of acetylcholine therefore temporarily reducing muscle contraction.
Wrinkle relaxing injection treatment for facial lines and wrinkles
Facial lines are caused by repeated use of the facial muscles for expressions such as squinting and frowning. These lines can be softened by using botulinum toxin injection.
Wrinkle relaxing injections can be used for reducing existing wrinkles. Wrinkles can also be prevented with this method.
Injections are given into the muscles, temporarily putting them to "sleep" for up to six months. The freezing of the muscle is sometimes called the hibernation period as the muscle hibernates for a short time. The aim of the treatment is to break the habit of frowning or squinting and so reduce the development of facial lines.
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Treatment for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Nerves use a chemical messenger acetylcholine to stimulate glands such as those responsible for sweating. Treatment involves injections of the toxin into the sweat glands, which then move into the nerve to block the release of acetylcholine, therefore reducing sweat production.
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How much does wrinkle relaxing injection treatment cost?
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