{"id":14292,"date":"2017-09-24T17:11:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T11:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14292"},"modified":"2018-08-03T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T10:08:25","slug":"botox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14292","title":{"rendered":"Botox Types, Uses, Application, Side Effects, Products &#038; FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botulinum Toxin commonly known as Botox is a neurotoxic protein. Botox is a drug prepared by purifying the toxins produced by <em>Clostridium botulinum<\/em> and its related species. The injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doctors use small concentrations of Botox in medical treatment. This anti-aging treatment is non-surgical and minimally invasive thus making it very popular. Its effects last for 4 to six <\/span>months.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The procedure involves injecting a diluted version of the botulinum toxin into facial muscles which relaxes them and makes them unable to contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/img-side-effects-2018-09.jpg\" alt=\"side effects\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/>Botox is synthesized from Human Plasma but despite being a derivative from blood, Botox is a dangerous toxin that causes diseases in human beings. It affects the neuromuscular junction and interrupts the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from the axon causing weakness, paralysis or reduces the muscle tone of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Type\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Types of Botox<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox is characterized as Type A to H. All of them are harmful and can cause various health issues. However, a controlled amount of Type A and B Botox is used for Medicare purposes. Type C-G is less common and can cause diseases in human beings and animals. However, the most dangerous Botox toxin is Type-H and if only 2 billionths of a gram is injected into the human body can result in death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Botox_work\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>How does Botox work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/img-how-does-botox-work-2017-09.jpg\" alt=\"how does botox work\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox, despite being toxic is utilized by medical professionals widely in the field of health and skin care. Medical professionals use Botox in limited and in very dilute form to treat skin problems like wrinkles. As Botox toxin is used to interrupt the nervous system, a small amount of <\/span>Botox<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> temporarily paralyzes the muscles and is effective for the <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/anti-aging\/\"><strong>treatment of wrinkles<\/strong><\/a>. Other than skin care, Botox is widely used in the healthcare industry to treat stiffness and contractions in muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Uses_and_Application\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Botox: Uses and Applications:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/img-botox-uses-and-applications-2017-09.jpg\" alt=\"botox uses and applications\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">It is widely used in the form of injections. It has many lifestyle supporting uses and applications:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Botox is used in skin care,<\/strong> as it is capable of temporarily paralyzing the muscles and thereby reducing the wrinkles. A limited amount of Botox can help with temporary paralysis and treat <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/anti-aging\/\"><strong>aging skin problems<\/strong><\/a> such as wrinkles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox is used to treat various muscular problems like Cervical Dystonia (contraction in neck muscles) and Muscle Stiffness in the upper or lower limbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is also used to treat hyperhidrosis i.e. Heavy underarm sweating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are certain eye disorders that are caused by nervous system malfunctions. However, Botox being a neurotoxin can help in curing eye disorders such as uncontrolled blinking of eyes, stiff eyelids or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are certain eye disorders that are caused by nervous system malfunctions. However, Botox being a neurotoxin can help in curing eye disorders such as uncontrolled blinking of eyes, stiff eyelids or cockeyedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is also used to treat other nervous health issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/magazine\/us\/4623396\/january-16th-2017-vol-189-no-3-u-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>chronic migraine pain<\/strong><\/a> and the problems associated with injuries to the spinal cord.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox is also used to cure the problem of overactive bladder or unrestraint urination. This problem is usually caused by neurological disorders and thus Botox being a neurotoxin is useful in curing this problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox is widely used in the <\/span>healthcare<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> industry for treatment of muscles and skin but there are some other fields that are under study for the utilization of <\/span>Botox.<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Premature ejaculation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Abnormal heartbeat<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Painful Sex<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Role of Botox in treating above conditions is currently being researched. <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/4501839\/botox-inection-wrinkles-migraine-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Read more\u2026 <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Side_effects\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Side Effects and Warnings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Botox being a neurotoxin has various side effects, which are described below.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The use of clinical botox is considered safe by medical professionals, but the wrong injection of Botox might result in paralysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If it is not so, direct paralysis Botox can cause problems like a headache and allergic reactions to various things.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Partial Face Paralysis also called <strong>Bell&#8217;s palsy<\/strong> is also a side effect of Botox.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">However, these side effects can&#8217;t be avoided by precautions. The advice of a professional physician and proper medication can help with these side effects.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Even <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/botox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>before using Botox<\/strong><\/a>, you should keep following warnings in mind:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There should be no infection in the areas where the botox would be injected. If you have an infection at the injecting spot you should avoid using Botox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any kind of bladder or urinatory problem such as no urination or if you use a catheter, you should avoid using botox on your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any kind of heart disease or facial muscle weakness you should avoid using Botox.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Products\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Products<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/img-products-2017-09.jpg\" alt=\"products\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Botox is available in the form of injections and some of the famous Botox Type A Injections that are used for cosmetic surgeries and medication are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Allergan<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Azzalure<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Boconture<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Botox<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Dysport<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Neurobloc<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Vistabel<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Xenomin<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"FAQ\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>FAQs:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What people normally want to know about <\/strong><strong>Botox in Anti-Aging solutions<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>1: How long do the effects of Botox last?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usually, they last for about 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>2: How can we increase the life of Botox effects?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Oral Zinc supplements are useful if you want to increase the duration of Botox effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>3: How often can I use Botox? Is it harmful to long-term use?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can use it once you see wrinkles growing on your skin again. However, It is not completely clear that if it&#8217;s long-term use is harmful or not but with time your body develops antibodies that can fight the botox neurotoxins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>4: How long it takes for Botox to show results?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If injected properly you can observe the results after a few days of the first injection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>5: Can I inject Botox myself?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">No, Botox is a prescribed drug and needs the prescription from a verified expert and only be injected under his\/her supervision<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>6: What will happen if I stop using botox? Will it make the wrinkle condition worse?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you stop using Botox your wrinkles will appear after the effect of Botox wore off but it won&#8217;t worsen the condition, It&#8217;ll remain the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>7: What are Botox&#8217;s effect on blood pressure?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If injected properly, Botox has no effects on blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>8: Is Botox effective for all kind of Paralysis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">No, Botox is not effective for every kind of paralysis. It is used to loosen the contacted muscles only and its effects completely depend on the kind of the Paralysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Botulinum Toxin commonly known as Botox is a neurotoxic protein. Botox is a drug prepared by purifying the toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum and its related species. The injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face. 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