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What is BOTOX exactly? Miracle substance? Does it cure
everything?
The botulinum toxin
is a neural toxin produced by a bacterium to paralyze
the muscle movement.
This toxin can be produced artificially and if applied
in small dosage it is possible to temporarily paralyze
the chosen muscle's movement.
How can we use it?
- Most frequently we use it to treat wrinkles. One
part of the wrinkles is caused by facial muscle movement.
It is possible to make the wrinkles disappear by temporarily
blocking the function of these facial muscles.
By knowing the exact location and function of these
muscles, the substance may be applied precisely, so
if it is done by a professional, the toxin is harmless.
Mostly it is used to treat the wrinkles between the
eyebrows, on the forehead, below the mouth and the
crow's feet by the eyes.
It is however not applicable for complete face rejuvenation
as the toxin would block the movement of all the facial
muscles creating a motionless "larval" face,
which can not be our goal.
- There are people who have great troubles because
of their extensive perspiration. A heavily
sweaty hand or armpit can cause problems
in the everyday life.
In these cases the function of the sweat-glands may
permanently be blocked by performing a serious surgery
in general anesthesia.
The BOTOX treatment is an alternative to block
the muscles within the sweat-glands and as so reducing
the perspiration immensely.
- In certain neurological aspects the application
of this substance may prove useful as well.
How long the effects will last?
The effect of this substance will last up to 3 months
during which period the muscle function will eventually
restart. Later on it is possible to repeat the treatment. 
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