Is Botox Safe ? - is botox safe during pregnancy ?

Is Botox Safe ? - Whenever you see yourself in the mirror, you think that you would be much more beautiful without those wrinkles on the forehead or around the eyes. And if not now, perhaps you're planning to do something in the future. For some years, application of "botulinum toxin" (whose best known worldwide brand is Botox) offers the possibility of cool face, reducing and delaying the appearance of expression lines.

Is Botox Safe ?

Is Botox Safe

"Botulinum toxin has been one of the great advances of minimally invasive procedures for cool faces and rejuvenate. It acts to weaken certain muscles. That can do favors the elimination, ordering and reduction of  the wrinkles on the upper third of the face. The use of Botox is safe in aesthetic treatments, explains plastic surgeon Manuel Sarrabayrouse, honorary head of the Department of plastic surgery and aesthetics of the Italian Hospital and director of the academic unit of training specialists in plastic surgery of the University of Buenos Aires.

Some warnings

However, a few reports published in late 2007 by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and the North American Agency of administration of drugs and food (FDA) caused a true alarm. They warned that, after the application of botulinum toxin, more than 600 people had suffered negative   effects and even, 28 is died. The causes were the use of marks that were not approved by health agencies.

In many countries, there are three types of toxins that are approved by the national administration of drugs, foods and medical technology. Botox is the only one that has the endorsement of more than 18 years in the market.

According to specialists, choose a good brand and a good professional are the secret magical injection again the time back in your face. "We must find suitable and professionals. Generally, it is best know them through the word of mouth. In addition, product that is applied has to be first quality", says dermatologist Rosa Flom, head of the Hospital of clinics of Dermoscopy section. The doctor who apply must be trained in the use of botulinum toxin. Not anyone can make use of it, because the risk of wrongly affected some neighbouring muscles. This box gives about a month, when the area regaining its normality, but a very unpleasant experiences are always can happen.

Demanded guarantees

Two specialists point out that the doctor should show it to the patient about the kind of toxin used. "Botox is marked. Not the generic is the same because the composition is not exactly the same. Moreover, it has not always a correct manufacturing process. Then, an element that is naturally safe can become a risk", says Sarrabayrouse.

Botox is also used for medicinal purposes for neuromuscular disorders, diseases with significant muscle contractures and many other conditions. An example is Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), as injecting Botox in underarms, palms on the hands or soles on the feet is blocked the actions of the sweat glands. Clear that, in these cases, used almost three thousand times more units than in a cosmetic treatment.

False beliefs

Like everything else, Botox has its myths. The first, Dr. Flom, is associated with a supposed bad dosage of the product. "Sometimes patients come and say: 'The raised eyes left me because i put it too much." "But it is exactly the opposite: that happens when it gets little", clarified.

Sarrabayrouse says that being a toxin imposes some respect in patients. "Another myth is that Botox causes loss of mobility in the eyes and that gives a voice print. But this does not depend on the substance, but the capacity of the professional. Sometimes, a bad management of toxin as the bad dilucion causes miserable results. When one makes use of Botox, as happens in aesthetic surgery, should have that gift that is creativity so important. It has to look like something made by a magic wand, and not the result of a scalpel or a toxin".

The appropriate age

More and more young women resort to botulinum toxin: in recent times, the majority of which are made has between 30 and 40 years. "It is not only serves to remove wrinkles but also to prevent its emergence and correct asymmetries of the eyebrows for example. In addition, Botox gives brilliance to the face that you don't get with the best cosmetic that can use by a woman", says Sarrabayrouse. Flom, for its part, says that the most advisable is to do so from age 30, which is when significant wrinkles appear. In those who are younger, only recommended it if wrinkles or fine lines are very marked.

It must be taken into account that Botox is not forever, it has a duration approximately four to six months. Passed this time, apply it again to maintain the effect. As for contraindications, Flom explains: "is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. As also in the case of some neurological diseases".

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