According to global statistics, Botox injections are the most popular way to rejuvenate the skin and eliminate wrinkles.
The history of using Botox in medical science dates back to more than 50 years ago; But it has been used for fading skin lines for 15 years. In this article, we want to review the important topics and scientific basis of Botox injections and answer your most common questions.

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What is Botox?

Botox is an injectable drug that destroys skin lines by paralyzing muscles. It is made from botulinum toxin type A, which temporarily paralyzes muscles. The main cause of moving facial wrinkles is muscle movement. So if we paralyze them, the facial lines will also disappear.

Botox injection is one of the less invasive methods of skin rejuvenation and is the most used as a safe and effective method to eliminate fine lines as well as wrinkles around the eyes. Of course, to remove lines from other parts of the face, such as the frown line or horizontal lines of the forehead, can also be used by injecting Botox into the forehead.

What is botulinum type A?

Botulinum type A, from which almost all Botox injections are made, is a nerve toxin or neurotoxin that can temporarily disrupt nerve function. The voluntary muscles of the body (such as those in the face) contract if the message of contraction reaches them from the brain and through the motor nerves. If botulinum toxin is present in the muscle, the function of the motor nerve is impaired and the muscle is paralyzed.

Botulinum is naturally produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When botulinum is produced by bacteria, it is one of the deadliest toxins produced in nature. For a 70 kg human being, only 70 mg of this toxin can be lethal. Botulinum toxin is a toxin that can cause botulism, a deadly disease if not boiled canned foods.

Is Botox injection safe?

do not be scared! Botulinum used in Botox does not pose the dangers of the main toxin produced by the bacteria. In addition, this toxin is deadly when it enters our bloodstream. In therapeutic uses of Botox, this toxin is used only topically.

According to the FDA, the Ministry of Health of Iran and almost all regulatory agencies for treatment and health, Botox injections for therapeutic uses or skin rejuvenation are known to be safe and secure. Note the following:

In the United States, from 1989 to 2003, only 36 people experienced severe side effects after Botox injections. Thirteen of these people had complications due to underlying problems and the problems were not related to Botox injections.
According to studies, only 3% of adults who receive Botox injections experience severe side effects. In many of these cases, the cause of the side effects is the injection of medication by non-physicians or the use of inappropriate substances.
According to research, the risks of Botox injections to beautify and rejuvenate the skin are much lower than the side effects of Botox in therapeutic applications. According to the statistics, almost all those who had acute complications received Botox injections. We have talked about the uses of Botox in detail below.
The dose of Botox used for skin lines is very low and safe. Higher doses are used in the therapeutic uses of Botox; Therefore, side effects are more likely to occur.

Warning: Do not use Botox in the hairdresser!

Be sure to go to reputable medical centers for Botox injections. According to the Ministry of Health, the use of this drug is allowed only by specialized and trained physicians and should be done in medical centers such as clinics, hospitals and clinics. Botox injections in non-medical centers such as hairdressers and by non-physicians can have bad consequences for you. There are two reasons for this:

These centers usually use non-standard and unlicensed Botox. Because Botox can only be obtained by doctors or with a doctor’s prescription, non-physicians are forced to use smuggled Botox. Smuggled drugs can cause side effects such as acute allergic reactions.
Side effects such as drooping eyelids, asymmetry or the formation of two noses are more likely to occur with Botox injections in non-medical centers. In addition, if you experience acute complications, non-physicians will not be able to treat and resolve potential problems.

You should also be careful about choosing a Botox injection treatment center. Botox injections by inexperienced physicians and physicians who have not been trained to do so can be dangerous or may not produce the desired results.

Botox injection at Sun Face Clinic in Dubai

Sun Face Specialized Clinic is one of the best equipped and best clinics in Dubai-UAE. Utilizing a large medical staff, experienced and specialized doctors, as well as the best tools, equipment and medicines, we have always tried to give the best results to our clients. At Dr. a Clinic, Dr. Abbas Ashrafzadeh, who performs Botox injections, has passed the necessary courses and is qualified to do so. In addition, Sun Face Clinic has received all the necessary licenses to provide a variety of medical services from the Ministry of Health.

History of Botox use, approvals and brands

Botulinum type A was first used by an ophthalmologist named Alan Scott to treat blepharospasm (eyelid contractility disorder) and other eye muscle disorders. This use of Botox was approved in 1989 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Alan Scott found that during the treatment of eyelid contractility, the deep grooves between the eyebrows (the frown line) disappear completely. Finally, in 2002, the FDA approved the use of botulinum type A to eliminate lines between the eyebrows. In 2013, the use of Botox to treat wrinkles on the sides of the eyes (crow’s feet lines) was also approved by the FDA.

In 2016, more than 4.5 million people used Botox to get rid of facial wrinkles. In recent years, Botox injections have also topped the list of skin rejuvenation methods.

best brands of Botox in dubai 2022

Prior to 2009, the only FDA-approved botulinum type A product was the allergen brand Botox. This is why botulinum injection was known as Botox. If Botox is just one of the products containing this substance, it is used to treat muscle disorders as well as beautify the skin. Botox made by Allergan Company is rare in Iran and is rarely used.

In 2009, the second botulinum product was approved by the FDA. Made in the UK, the Dysport brand is currently used in more than 65 countries. The effectiveness and side effects of this drug are the same as Botox made by Allergan Company. Dysport is one of the most widely used brands of Botox in dubai.

Botox applications

Botox is more commonly known as an injectable product for the treatment of wrinkles and facial lines. In general, Botox applications can be divided into two categories: cosmetic and therapeutic.

Beauty applications of Botox in Dubai

Treatment of wrinkles on the sides of the eyes, known as crow’s feet wrinkles;
Blurring the frown line (between the eyebrows);
Eliminate horizontal forehead lines;
Eliminate neck wrinkles;
Raise the corners of the lips;
Raise the tip of the nose.

Therapeutic applications

Drooping eyelids
Jumping eyelids or jumping eye muscles
Chronic migraine
Neck muscle spasm
Overactive or overactive bladder
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Some neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy) volume_upcontent_copysharestar_border

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