Botulinum toxin

Botox, a history of long date

Botulinum toxin is produced from a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. It is a protein that causes relaxation of the muscle fibers.

It was discovered accidentally in the 1980s by a certain Dr. Carruthers, ophthalmologist who had the idea of using its relaxing properties to treat blepharospasms (pathology that causes contractions involuntary of the upper eyelid)

The relaxing properties of botulinum toxin to effectively treat wrinkles located at the level of the upper third of the face without to freeze the different facial expressions. remain perfectly preserved when injections are performed by a qualified physician.

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The indications of botox

The upper third of the face wrinkles are not wrinkles like the others, this is the reason why they treat especially with botulinum toxin. The most reluctant to take advantage of the botulinum toxin may nevertheless turn to other techniques such as Needle Shaping or filling products.

After a precise clinical examination with a static and dynamic analysis of facial treat, a marking may be directed by the practitioner to identify the points of injection to realize

Injections, made with this the thinnest needle on the market, are not painful when they are carried out gentle and progressive.