Minimal Invasive Procedures.- We often confuse both treatments when looking for a solution.
In this article Dr. Nadir Antonio Hurtado Salaues clarify how they apply and what is each.
More and more women and men who come to my office wanting to look better. Often they require non-invasive or minimally invasive therapies and do not require a surgical procedure.
Both BTX type A neuromuscular blockade as hyaluronic acid are the most popular substances and products should only be applied by surgeons certified specialists in plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures by patients who are candidates for these therapies.
Have the same effect rejuvenate the appearance of the face but there are many differences between them.
All about BTX Type A
What is it ?
It is a protein that temporarily relaxes the muscle in which it applies attenuating wrinkles, those formed with the moving face.
Each time we express, We laugh or cry, the facial muscles contract and, over time, the activity of these muscles produces wrinkles as forehead lines, the eyebrows and crow's feet, among other.
How does it apply?
The application is a minimally invasive process, quick and painless test that does not require allergy, It takes a few minutes and patients can continue their normal routines without inconvenience.
It is implemented by micro injections directly into the muscle responsible for wrinkle formation and, to temporarily relax, prevents the formation of new lines, since its effect prevents the deepening of existing wrinkles and the formation of new acting preemptively.
The initial effects are visible between 48 a 72 hours after treatment, and the maximum results 15 days.
Is there an age at which you can begin applying?
The medical professional is who will determine, depending on each patient, What is the right time to start treatment. Anyway, we can say that the average age is from the 30 años.
What areas applied?
In the cosmetic area, It is indicated for the treatment of hyperkinetic facial lines, that is to say, dynamic wrinkles with visible face moving.
It is commonly applied in the upper area of the face, forehead, the eyebrows and crow's feet, but it can also be used for wrinkles nose (those formed on the sides of the nose when one laughs), some areas of the neck, the corners of the mouth and to outline the contour of the face and repositioning eyebrows.
It is often confused with some substances of fillers, and when you see a forceful and even deformed mouth is believed to be due to the application of BTX Type A. But it is worth clarifying that does not apply on lips, or confer volume in the treated areas.
How often must be applied again?
The lack of effect is gradual and the duration of their results is 4 a 6 months, depending on the individual patient metabolism, application technique and dose used.
Once the effect ends, the patient returns to the state before the application, Having avoided during this period over time further damage the skin: that's the way to do prevention.
What are the immediate effects of the application (swelling, etc.) and how long it takes to disappear?
Side effects occur in less than 1% cases and, if they happen, They are mild, localized and temporary.
They may be redness and / or pain in the area where the product is injected; a small bruise or headache caused by stress at the time of application.
While it lowers the possibility of occurrence of adverse factors, all these are minor and disappear in the early hours.
The effect of BTX occurs at the neuromuscular junction where acetylcholine release occurs, a neurotransmitter required to produce muscle contraction. BTX acts locally by blocking acetylcholine release, paralyzing the muscle temporarily. In pharmacological doses, the final effect does not cause any physical injury to the nervous structures.
Treatment is simple and safe. Does not require sedation or anesthesia local.
Only administered with a very fine needle, an amount very small and localized in the different sites to treat.
The skin in this area remains smooth and wrinkle-free, While the facial muscles that were not treated, contract normally , without affecting the face expressions and allowing the reintegration to daily activities immediately. .
BTX effect begins to show in the first 3 days after application, reaching its maximum effect to the 10 or 12 days.
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