Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin Type A is obtained from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is an exotoxin obtained from bacteria in laboratory conditions.

How does botulinum toxin Type A work?

Botulinum toxin Type A prevents the release of substances that provide conduction in nerve endings. It shows its effect by stopping the electrical transmission between the nerves and the muscles or sweat glands they stimulate. The cessation of nerve conduction ensures that the functions of the organ stimulated by the nerve are reduced or completely lost.

If botulinum toxin Type A affects nerves, won't my other muscles be affected?

Botulinum toxin Type A only shows its effect in the area where it is injected. It does not affect all muscles systemically. The dose required for Botulinum Toxin Type A to be systemic is 40000 units, and we use 50 units of Botulinum Toxin Type A in just one session.

What is botulinum toxin Type A used for?

Botulinum toxin Type A is mostly used to remove wrinkles on the face, and to remove excessive sweating in the armpits - hands and feet.

Due to the work of the facial mimic muscles, the skin folds that cover it over the years become evident and dynamic lines appear on the face. These are most commonly seen on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes and around the lips. When the operation of these muscles is weakened by applying Botulinum Toxin Type A to the mimic muscles, the folding of the skin with muscle movements and the lines due to folding are also reduced. Lines on the forehead and around the eyes, which give the person an older appearance; The lines between the eyebrows, which give an angry and frowning look, are reduced.

HYPERHYDROSIS (Sweating) TREATMENT WITH Botulinum toxin Type A

By using botulinum toxin Type A, the transmission between sweat glands and nerve endings can be stopped and the functioning of sweat glands can be reduced. In some people, when Botulinum Toxin

Type A is applied to the palms and armpits, which cause problems especially in social and business life, these people's complaints are improved.

Sweating is a natural, physiological event for the body. Especially in the summer months, the number of people who complain of sweat is increasing. But there is a group whose problem is excessive sweating in summer and winter. So much so that they are afraid to shake hands with someone or to wear a suit in an important meeting.

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), which is a disease, is seen in one percent of the society. Is this treatment method applied to the hands and feet?

It can definitely be applied under local anesthesia.

How long does the effectiveness of sweating treatment last?

The effect of the treatment may take up to a year, but according to statistics; The success rate in eight months is 83 percent, and after eight months, this rate drops to 70 percent. If necessary, the patient is called for control after 15 days to apply Botulinum Toxin Type A to the missing areas. Even if one or two points are missed, the patient consents to it and prefers to keep it that way. Some patients do not want the seat to be dry, but they want sweating to be only in one or two spots./p>

Does Botulinum Toxin Type A effect start immediately after application?

No. Botulinum Toxin Type A effect starts in 48-72 hours. It shows its maximum effect in 14 days. How long does Botulinum Toxin Type A effect last?

When first applied to facial wrinkles, the effect lasts for an average of 4.5-6 months. With repetitive applications, this period extends up to 8-10 months over time. When first applied to the armpit, it regulates sweating for an average of 10-12 months. With repetitive applications, this period extends up to 16-18 months.

Why is Botulinum Toxin Type A not a single application?

Botulinum Toxin binds to Type A nerve cells irreversibly. Such a situation means that the effect on the nerve ending to which it is connected in theory is continuous. However, in practice this is not the case. Botulinum Toxin Type A causes new nerve endings, called budding, to form over time from the nerve endings to which it is attached, causing the effect to disappear.

Are there any benefits of regular Botulinum Toxin Type A applications?

When people who apply Botulinum Toxin Type A 5-6 times regularly, continue the application in the same order, since a significant weakening develops in the mimic muscles that create wrinkles, the effect duration is prolonged over time and it is started to be done at longer intervals.

Will my wrinkles get much worse if I stop taking Botulinum Toxin Type A?

No. On the contrary, when you leave Botulinum Toxin Type A, your wrinkles will be reduced because there is a significant weakening in the mimic muscles.

What should I pay attention to while having Botulinum Toxin Type A?

Botulinum Toxin Type A has an effect that will meet the expectations of patients when applied by an experienced doctor who knows the technique. However, Botulinum Toxin Type A should not be applied to every patient and every line. Since some patients may have a worse appearance after Botulinum Toxin Type A application, these people should not be treated or injected into the appropriate areas only. In addition, when you choose a doctor who has applied many different types of Botulinum Toxin Type A, the risk of side effects will be minimized.

Who is not treated with Botulinum Toxin Type A?

Botulinum Toxin Type A should not be administered to people with neuromuscular system diseases (such as Eaton-Lambert syndrome, myasthenia gravis), pregnant women.

What kind of side effects can Botulinum Toxin Type A application have?

After Botulinum Toxin Type A application, there may be a short-term redness and swelling at the injection sites. These will be fixed soon. Sometimes temporary swelling and bruising, and rarely temporary drooping of the upper eyelid can be seen.

Is Botulinum Toxin Type A snake venom?

No. Botulinum Toxin Type A is a drug. It is a natural, purified protein-based medicine produced from a special bacteria.

Is Botulinum Toxin Type A a drug approved by the Ministry of Health?

In the treatment of wrinkles between the eyebrows, Botulinum Toxin Type A is the first and only purified neurotoxin complex approved by the Ministry of Health in our country. The use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in this indication has been approved by the FDA in the USA as well as the authorized institutions in EU countries.

Is it possible to remove wrinkles at the same level with creams instead of Botulinum Toxin Type A injection?

No, this is not possible. Botulinum Toxin Type A is administered by a doctor by intramuscular injection. Creams are applied to the skin in person, they are superficial. The mechanisms of action are different. While Botulinum Toxin Type A effectively removes dynamic wrinkles, creams should only be used on superficial fine lines. Creams that are effective only on the skin and drugs injected into the muscle should not be mixed with each other. Creams fulfill the functions of nourishing the skin, moisturizing and accelerating the formation of collagen. It is superficial and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin Type A, on the other hand, relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles and prevents the formation of wrinkles on the skin for a certain period of time.

It is said that facial expression disappears when Botulinum Toxin Type A is applied, is it true?

No, this is an event that is in the hands of the physician and performed at the request of the patient. Contrary to popular belief, when Botulinum Toxin Type A is made, it is not necessary to have a dull, expressionless face. Many actors who have Botulinum Toxin Type A want their wrinkles to be removed but to continue using their facial expressions. It is possible to achieve this with the applied dose and site selection. Some people want their eyebrows to be raised, while others do not. For some, it is important to get rid of the lines between the eyes and eyebrows.

Does the face swell when Botulinum Toxin Type A is applied?

No. Filling applications on the face are thought to be Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botulinum Toxin Type A is not a filler. Does not puff up the face.

Is Botulinum Toxin Type A used on lips?

YEAH. It is not used for lip plumping. BUT, it is effective in Wrinkles around the lips, which we call the perioral region.

Will my wrinkles get worse if I do not continue Botulinum Toxin Type A applications?

No. Wrinkles gradually return to their pre-treatment state.

Is the use of Botulinum Toxin Type A common in other countries compared to our country?

In 2003, 2,200,000 Botulinum Toxin Type A injections were administered in the USA alone. In our country, tens of thousands of Botulinum Toxin Type A injections are made every year.