Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Rejuvenation
Botulinum toxin for treating facial wrinkles is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in many countries. Botulinum toxin injection for facial rejuvenation is a popular injection that temporarily reduces the fine lines and wrinkles on your face.
There are several other areas also where with the uses of botulinum toxin can be treated- like thick bands in the neck, thick jaw muscles, lip lines, and gummy smiles.
Since wrinkles are formed by dermal atrophy and repetitive contraction of the underlying facial musculature. Botulinum toxin injection blocks the required nerve cells in the muscle into which it is inserted. Bacteria is the basic component of botulinum injections.
The process should be performed by an expert professional for better results. Because there are in total 43 muscles in the face and the expert needs to pinpoint the correct spots for a successful botulinum toxin injection for facial rejuvenation to be successful.
Firstly, a small amount of botulinum toxin is inserted into the specific muscles with the help of sterilized thin needles. Only an expert surgeon can weaken the wrinkle-producing muscles as well as preserve your natural expression. The required number of toxin injections depends upon the facial structure and the extent of the wrinkles of the patient.
Several reasons can cause wrinkles like smiling, chewing, frowning, etc. Anyone who is physically and mentally stable is a good candidate for botulinum toxin injection for facial rejuvenation. The patient should not have any history of neuromuscular disease and should be at least 18 years old. Pregnant women are not eligible for facial rejuvenation.
It can also be used for treating various issues like:
- Deep Facial Scars
- Marked Facial Asymmetry
- Existing weakness in the targeted issues.
- Ptosis
- Skin disorders
