BOTOX Muscle Relaxer

BOTOX®, The Magic Muscle Relaxer

Most everyone has heard of  BOTOX®, and knows it works wonders on facial features, but at the same time, there are misconceptions.  For one thing, BOTOX® Cosmetic is a specific trade name, not a category of  product.  It’s a neuromuscular blocking agent that’s been used for years to treat muscle spasms and multiple other medical issues. Owned by Allergan, BOTOX®  Cosmetic was the only botulinum toxin type A formula approved for cosmetic aesthetics, namely between the eyes (the glabella),  in the United States.  This is why people so closely associate it with appearance enhancements.

Dysport®, The New Kid On The Block

Dysport, a new muscle relaxing kid on the block has been approved. Dysport® is distributed by Medicis, the company that makes hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane® and Perlane®. Dysoport® has been sold in Europe and South America it is not new to the cosmetic market.

Although there are small differences between BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport’s botulinum toxin type A formulas, they work in pretty much the same way.  Injected by an experienced professional into the offending area, they “relax” the muscle. As the muscle relaxes, wrinkles diminish. One word of caution though, if you have some problem areas you want to make go away for your daughter’s wedding, plan ahead. Full results can take up to 2 weeks in many cases.  You should, however,  begin to notice some changes in 3 to 7  days.

What Does A Muscle Relaxant Do?

Muscle relaxants can be used on forehead lines, to get rid of the ”angry look”  lines between your eyes,  crows feet, and can even help a sagging neck. Many of our facial features can be improved when a practitioner carefully relaxes various muscles in your face. One thing to keep in mind; relaxing facial muscles is very provider-dependent and should not be done by just anyone that can get the product. As a skilled practitioner moves from muscle to muscle, they keep in mind the inter-relational aspect of facial muscles. As each one relaxes, others may compensate. You cant just go in and inject a forehead and get rid of the lines. You have to think about what happens inside the muscles of the eyebrows, the cheeks, the eyelids, etc.

Injected into the muscle, a neuromuscular blocking agent will last about 3 to 6 months.  The Reloxin people are claiming a bit longer for their product, but I haven’t had enough experience yet with it’s formula to know that for sure.

If all this sounds like a miracle, it really isn’t. For years BOTOX®  has been used for reducing and sometimes eliminating muscle spasms in many parts of the body. It is also effective for excessive perspiration under the armpits and on the palms and soles of feet. The wrinkle removing possibilities were a pleasant effect discovered as the product was put in practice.

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