Ботулотоксин (ботокс)

Ботулинический токсин (Ботокс ™) является препаратом, который впрыскивается в стратегических точках на лице, чтобы минимизировать морщины. Ботокс работает временно замедлить естественное старение и сокращение мышц лица, оставляя кожу гладкой и упругой, и коррекции морщин и предотвращения их прогрессирования. Эффекты инъекции не сразу. Улучшение обычно наблюдается через три или четыре дня, но результаты являются весьма удовлетворительными. В зависимости от пациента, эффект ботулинического токсина может длиться от четырех до восьми месяцев, поэтому лечение следует повторить, чтобы сохранить результаты. Помимо своих эстетических целей, Ботокс используется в медицинских приложениях, таких как исправление чрезмерного потоотделения или лечения тиков и спазмов.

Статьи о Ботулотоксин (ботокс)

Botox FAQ: your questions answered

Por Dr Ariel Haus
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Por Professor Stuart Winter
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Por Mr Nikhil Cascone
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