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There are several different types of Anti-Wrinkle Injections (A, B, C, E, F).The Anti-Wrinkle Injections used for cosmetic purposes is the Type A Botulinum or BTX-A.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections-Cosmetic (USA) and Vistabel® (Europe) by Allergan Laboratories and under the name of Dysport® by the Ipsen-Biotech Laboratory.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections and Dysport®are the specialities used in medical indications (ophthalmology, neurology, and otorhinolaryngology). Vistabel® and Anti-Wrinkle Injections-Cosmetic are the specialities of the Allergan laboratory which obtained the marketing authorization (A.M.M and FDA approvals) for wrinkle correction but their action is exactly identical to that of Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections is one of the many trade names for the neurotoxic protein called Anti-Wrinkle Injections that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large doses, the protein causes botulism, a rare paralytic illness often linked to food poisoning.
However, the protein is used in cosmetic medicine to treat moderate to severe brow furrow (glabellar lines), uncontrolled blinking, lazy eye, wrinkles, and upper facial creases. These procedures use a small amount of diluted Anti-Wrinkle Injections that enables controlled weakening of muscles.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections is sold commercially under the brand names Anti-Wrinkle Injections, BTXA, Dysport, Myobloc, Neurobloc, Xeomin, Anti-Wrinkle Injections Cosmetic, and Vistabel.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections widely used for non-cosmetic medical procedures.
In addition to cosmetic use, Anti-Wrinkle Injections is used to treat cervical dystonia, writer’s cramp, excessive sweating, achalasia (an esophagus problem), chronic pain, neuropathy, and migraine headaches.
For people with overactive bladders, Anti-Wrinkle Injections can improve their quality of life, say researchers from King’s College London School of Medicine, London, England. Anti-Wrinkle Injections administered to the bladder is as good as prescribed medications for tackling urinary urgency and twice as effective in eliminating symptoms completely.
Men with enlarged prostates benefit from Anti-Wrinkle Injections directly into the prostate, a study at University Medical College, Taiwan found.
A possible treatment for some cases of depression.
Some studies have indicated that Anti-Wrinkle Injections used for aesthetic purposes can help people with mental illness. A study published in Dermatologic Surgery found that treating clinically depressed patients with Anti-Wrinkle Injections on the frown lines of their faces actually got rid of their depression.
Anti-wrinkle injection – Anti-Wrinkle Injections works by blocking the signals from the nerves to the injected muscles. The muscles can no longer contract strongly, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. It is most often used on forehead lines, laughter lines and frown lines.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections is a naturally occurring substance, it can be used as an effective and powerful medication.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections works to relax the contraction of muscles by blocking nerve impulses. The result is muscles that can no longer contract, and so the wrinkles relax and soften. It usually takes two to ten days to see cosmetic improvement and the effects tend to last from four to six months.
Most patients require retreatment to remove wrinkles and lines as they begin to reappear, but after each injection the wrinkles return as less severe as the muscles are trained to relax.
Researchers discovered in the 1950s that injecting overactive muscles with minute quantities of Anti-Wrinkle Injections would result in decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine from the neuron by preventing the vesicle where the acetylcholine is stored from binding to the membrane where the neurotransmitter can be released. This will effectively weaken the muscle for a period of three to six months.
Anti-wrinkle injection treatment areas may include:
Frown lines between the eyebrows and on the bridge of the nose
Squint lines ( Crow’s-feet ) at the corners of the eyes
Forehead creases
Not all facial wrinkles benefit from anti-wrinkle injections. Anti-wrinkle injection won’t reverse wrinkles caused by sun damage. Also, it’s less desirable to treat the lines around your mouth because muscles in this area are needed for eating and talking.
The skin type, skin thickness and degree of wrinkling all play a role in determining whether these injections are effective or not.
Patients should only get anti-wrinkle injection in a clinic by a doctor. They should never share a tube of anti-wrinkle injection. Anti-wrinkle injections should be performed by doctors who are experts in skin care and facial anatomy.
A typical visit usually takes 30 minutes, with a slightly longer visit in the case of a first-time patient for a lengthier discussion that explains the procedure and its possible side effects.
If dynamic wrinkles make you look older than you are, cosmetic “denervation” can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasing appearance. However, this treatment cannot improve wrinkles due to aging and sun-damaged skin since they are unrelated to upper facial muscle contractions.
Muscle relaxing injections will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow lift.
The early clinical studies indicate that the duration of the treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should require fewer injections in the future. The duration of the effect varies from patient to patient and may be less effective for those over 65 years of age.
Not all facial wrinkles benefit from anti-wrinkle injections. Anti-wrinkle injection won’t reverse wrinkles caused by sun damage. Also, it’s less desirable to treat the lines around your mouth because muscles in this area are needed for eating and talking.
The skin type, skin thickness and degree of wrinkling all play a role in determining whether these injections are effective or not.
Since anti-wrinkle injection doesn’t work for all wrinkles, a consultation with Dr Ayoubi is essential. However those below should not have Anti-Wrinkle Injections;
Clients who are pregnant or trying for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Patients with certain neuromuscular conditions (e.g. myasthenia gravis)
Those with infections at the treatment site
Patients taking aminoglycoside antibiotics or captopri preparation / typical procedure
Anti-wrinkle injection is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. A topical ice pad should be applied to the skin to decrease the sensation of the injection. It generally takes between two to fourteen days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol and exposure to excessive sunlight at least five days prior to treatment. Aspirin should be stopped two weeks before treatment in order to reduce bruising.
A few simple measures may optimize the safety and improve the results of treatment. To minimize the risk of later bruising, it is recommended that patients discontinue any non-essential medications or dietary supplements that can cause thinning of the blood:
Aspirin (2 weeks prior)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc)
Fish oil supplements
Vitamin E
Gingko and ginseng
Red wine
Patients should only get anti-wrinkle injection in a clinic by a doctor. They should never share a tube of anti-wrinkle injection. Anti-wrinkle injections should be performed by doctors who are experts in skin care and facial anatomy. A typical visit usually takes 30 minutes, with a slightly longer visit in the case of a first-time patient for a lengthier discussion that explains the procedure and its possible side effects.
Anti-wrinkle injections require no downtime. However, at the London Medical and Aesthetic clinic we advise not to drink alcohol or exercise within 24 hours of the procedure. it is also advisable to not lie down for a few hours after the treatment.
You may have headaches for a few hours after the treatment. Take care, though, not to rub or massage the treated areas. This can cause the toxin to migrate to a different area of your face. If this occurs, temporary facial weakness or drooping is possible.
Recommendation is to schedule treatments about every 6 months to help maintain a consistent appearance in the first year. From then on treatment can be delayed by a few months each time as wrinkles have become less apparent.
Anti-wrinkle injections require no downtime. However, at the London Medical and Aesthetic clinic we advise not to drink alcohol or exercise within 24 hours of the procedure. it is also advisable to not lie down for a few hours after the treatment.
You may have headaches for a few hours after the treatment. Take care, though, not to rub or massage the treated areas. This can cause the toxin to migrate to a different area of your face. If this occurs, temporary facial weakness or drooping is possible.
Recommendation is to schedule treatments about every 6 months to help maintain a consistent appearance in the first year. From then on treatment can be delayed by a few months each time as wrinkles have become less apparent.
The drug has been used in medicine for almost 30 years. There are approximately 1800 published studies about it, making it one of the best-researched medicines ever. Dosages used to treat children with cerebral palsy may range from 100 to 400 units, whilst typical dosage for cosmetic use is 20-50 units.
The cosmetic effect of Anti-Wrinkle Injections on wrinkles was originally documented by a plastic surgeon from Sacramento, California, Dr. Richard Clark, and published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1989.
Canadian husband and wife ophthalmologist and dermatologist physicians, JD and JA Carruthers, were the first to publish a study on Anti-Wrinkle Injections for the treatment of glabellar frown lines in 1992. Similar effects had reportedly been observed by a number of independent groups (Brin, and the Columbia University group).
After formal trials, on April 12, 2002, the FDA announced regulatory approval of Anti-Wrinkle Injections Cosmetic to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). Subsequently, cosmetic use of Anti-Wrinkle Injections has become widespread, with many people viewing it as less intrusive and/or artificial than other types of plastic surgery.
How does Anti-Wrinkle Injections work to treat excessive sweating?
Anti-Wrinkle Injections is a very pure preparation of a protein, Anti-Wrinkle Injections. When small doses are injected into the skin, Anti-Wrinkle Injections blocks the actions of the nerves that supply the eccrine glands; this prevents the glands from producing sweat.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections has been approved for the treatment of this condition, and has been found to be both safe and effective. It appears that this type of sweating is caused by overactivity of the nervous system. It often starts in childhood or adolescence, and other family members may be similarly affected. Frequently no precipitating cause can be identified, but anxiety often makes it worse, and people with this problem are very frequently anxious that others will notice their problem and be repelled by it. A hot environment can also make things worse.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections blocks the nerve endings but over about 6-8 months new nerve endings grow to replace them. Hence, it works for sweating armpits to sweating forehead as the principle of how it cures is the same.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections acts on the sweat glands to block the release of a chemical that stimulates the glands to produce sweat. The Anti-Wrinkle Injections effect begins within a few days and, in the majority of people, lasts between 7 to 12 months. A clinical stday showed that Anti-Wrinkle Injections continued to be effective with repeated treatments, and patients in the study reported that they were much more satisfied with their ability to perform their current job, felt significantly less “emotionally damaged or injured” and felt significantly less limited in their interpersonal and social situations.
Patients notice some change for the better within a week of the treatment. Different people have different responses to treatment. In a clinical trials, sweat production was reduced by more than 90% in two weeks with Anti-Wrinkle Injections hyperhidrosis treatment.
Excessive sweating doesn’t usually pose a serious threat to a person’s health, but it can be embarrassing and distressing. The inconvenience of it can also have a negative impact on the quality of life.
There is no set way of defining excessive sweating, but excessive sweating could interfere with the daily life and normal activities. Many people with the Hyperhidrosis condition are too embarrassed to seek medical help or believe that nothing can be done to improve their symptoms. However, there is help available.
Hyperhidrosis is a chronic disorder of excessive sweating that can affect any body part, including the underarms, the palms, the soles of the feet, and the face.
Hyperhidrosis is when the sympathetic nervous system is running at an abnormally high level, causing excess sweating in specific parts of the body and often at inappropriate times. It isn’t a temporary condition, with some people suffering for years with constant sweating, be the sweat hot or cold.
While treating patients with hemifacial spasm at Southend Hospital in England in 1993, Dr Khalaf Bushara and Dr David Park were the first to show Anti-Wrinkle Injections inhibit sweating.This was the first demonstration of nonmuscular use of Anti-Wrinkle Injections. Dr Bushara further showed the efficacy of Anti-Wrinkle Injections in treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
In 1998, Dr. Walter Shelley of the Medical College of Ohio developed a breakthrough treatment for severe hand sweating when he injected Anti-Wrinkle Injections into patients’ palms. The patients stopped sweating on their palms for 4 to 12 months.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections was later approved for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating. Anti-Wrinkle Injections for hyperhidrosis treatment (excessive sweating) was approved in the United Kingdom in July 2001.
This is technically known as severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis – excessive underarm sweating with an unknown cause which cannot be managed by topical agents. By blocking the release of acetylcholine, which activates the sweat glands, Anti-Wrinkle Injections injections can relieve excessive sweating, a life-altering procedure for those suffering from the embarrassing ailment, and were approved for use under the arm in September 2001.
Studies have shown that 80 to 95% of patients respond to one treatment session of Anti-Wrinkle Injections for excessive sweating (Naumann 2001; Lowe 2003; Naumann 2003). Along with a decrease in perspiration, injections can improve quality of life (Campanati 2003) and decrease body odour (Heckmann 2003) for up to 7 months (Naumann 2003).
A long-term study has shown that side effects are minimal, and repeated injections over 16 months are safe and efficacious, with 50% or greater reduction in sweating seen in 96% of patients after the first treatment (Naumann 2003).
How is Anti-Wrinkle Injections administered?
Using a very fine needle, a small amount of a solution of Anti-Wrinkle Injections sweat injections are placed in 10 to 15 places about 1.5 – 2 cm apart and spread evenly in each area. A course of Anti-Wrinkle Injections excessive sweating treatment (hyperhidrosis) takes about a total of 30 minutes.
Because of the areas involved in the overproduction of sweat, many people are concerned about the possible pain of treatment. Previously we had to inject local anesthetic into the wrists or ankles to produce anesthesia of the skin. Frequently these injections were only partially effective. Now, due to the development of new techniques, we are able to avoid anesthetic injections and treat all areas with Anti-Wrinkle Injections with very minimal discomfort.
The treatment hurts only minimally. Because the skin of the armpit is thin, Anti-Wrinkle Injections underarm sweating treatment there is barely felt. The needles used are extremely fine, and they themselves are not felt much but the Anti-Wrinkle Injections injection itself stings lightly. Anti-Wrinkle Injections in the palms are slightly more uncomfortable but tolerated by patients well.
Different people have different responses to treatment. In a clinical trial, sweat production was reduced by 83% one week after treatment. Furthermore, sweating was reduced by at least half in 95% of patients. The next treatment can be given when the effects of the first course wear off, this usually happens after 4 to 9 months.
Treatment of hyperhidrosis of the armpits (axillae) using Anti-Wrinkle Injections has excellent results, but now there is another, Laser approach that has been successful in producing long-term benefit: Laser Smartlipo superficial liposuction of the area, which lasers and removes many of the sweat glands. This is done under tumescent anesthesia.
Some patients get a complete absence of sweating, while others get a reduction of sweating to the point that it can be controlled by topical antiperspirants. Read More about Laser Smartlipo to treat axillary excessive sweating – hyperhidrosis.
With Anti-Wrinkle Injections procedures there is always the risk of side effects occurring. Some might be minor and temporary but others can be more serious. Possible side effects include:
An increase in sweating in parts of the body other than the area treated with Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
Soreness at the injection site. This is the most common side effect and should alleviate within a few hours.
Pain during the treatment. Many people have said that the treatment itself is very painful to undergo.
Temporary muscle paralysis.
Flu-like symptoms such as a headache, fever, fatigue, sore throat etc.
If having Anti-Wrinkle Injections in the palms of the hands, it can cause mild and temporary weakness and intense pain during the procedure.
Anxiety, Mild dry mouth, Mild bruising or haemorrhaging at the site of injection. This is usually reversible.
Severe allergic reactions (uncommon)
Rarely, some patients might complain of respiratory problems after Anti-Wrinkle Injections treatment, but this is likely to be a result of neglecting to tell the clinician of any underlying health problems before going ahead with the treatment.
Occasionally, there is a risk of a small amount of Anti-Wrinkle Injections leaking out from the injection site into a nearby nerve that supplies the muscle. This will cause muscle weakness, but it is usually only minor and temporary.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Anti-Wrinkle Injections may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint.
What are alternative treatments?
Drionic
Another possible treatment for sweaty hands is a device called Drionic, where patint places his  hands on a special wet pad and have a weak current run through the hands.
Scopolamine
Scopolamine can also help to prevent sweating, but it can make patient dizzy so they must take it in very low doses. Propanthelin 15 mg pills will reduce sweating for a few hours, but it can also make pateint feel dizzy.
Inderal pill
Many people sweat profusely because they are nervous about appearing before an audience. An Inderal pill taken one half hour before public speaking or any other high-pressure event can prevent the sweating, shaking and other effects of stage fright. Inderal is a beta blocker commonly used to control blood pressure; it is a safe and very effective way to get rid of even the worst stage fright. Patient must check with their doctor before having any medications.
Are there any risks or side effects ?
There are very few side effects to the Anti-Wrinkle Injections procedure. While allergy to any medicine is possible, it is rare indeed with Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
Safety of Anti-Wrinkle Injections is clear , however, some patients may experience side effects.
The most common side effect of Anti-Wrinkle Injections is temporary slight bruising can sometimes occur, however this can usually be covered with make-up.
Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but these are rare.
Inappropriate facial expression, such as drooping eyelid and very small amount of brow drooping can occur when injected in this area, this can usually be avoided by not treating the 1-cm area just above the eyebrows. Despite precautions in exceptionally rare circumstances this can still occur, however due to the non-permanent nature of Anti-Wrinkle Injections this is always temporary.
Uneven smile, or loss of the ability to close eyes. This will wear off in around two- six weeks.
Other adverse events from cosmetic use include headaches, dysphagia, flu-like syndromes, blurred vision,double vision. dry mouth, fatigue, allergic reactions and swelling or redness at the injection site.
Individuals who are pregnant,breastfeeding or have egg allergies or a neuromuscular disorder are advised to to have Anti-Wrinkle Injections treatment at all.
Rarely, patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves in three to four weeks. This development is usually caused by migration of the anti-wrinkle injection and for this reason, you shouldn’t rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lay down for three to four hours.
Patients can reduce the risk of bruising by avoiding aspirin or ibuprofen-type drugs in the week prior to treatment (as these drugs thin the blood and are best avoided prior to any injectable treatment).
Also Anti-Wrinkle Injections is approved for the treatment of excessive sweating in the United Kingdom in July 2001.
The drug has been used in medicine for almost 30 years. There are approximately 1800 published studies about it, making it one of the best-researched medicines ever. Dosages used to treat children with cerebral palsy may range from 100 to 400 units, whilst typical dosage for cosmetic use is 20-50 units.
The cosmetic effect of Anti-Wrinkle Injections on wrinkles was originally documented by a plastic surgeon from Sacramento, California, Dr. Richard Clark, and published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1989.
Canadian husband and wife ophthalmologist and dermatologist physicians, JD and JA Carruthers, were the first to publish a study on Anti-Wrinkle Injections for the treatment of glabellar frown lines in 1992. Similar effects had reportedly been observed by a number of independent groups (Brin, and the Columbia University group).
After formal trials, on April 12, 2002, the FDA announced regulatory approval of Anti-Wrinkle Injections Cosmetic to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). Subsequently, cosmetic use of Anti-Wrinkle Injections has become widespread, with many people viewing it as less intrusive and/or artificial than other types of plastic surgery.