About
Botulinum Toxin Treatment This
is the injection of a neuromuscular toxin into specific muscles
that inhibits the release of acetylcholine within
the nerves located within the muscle which
prevents contraction and decrease lines. This
is most commonly used for frown lines, crow’s feet and
forehead lines. It can also be used to treat excessive
underarm sweating. Several
injections are given with a very small needle into specific
muscles, depending on the area to be treated. By
placing Botulinum Toxin Type A into different muscles, different
effects can be achieved; including the neck and
upper lip. Results
are seen in 2 - 3 days. It
lasts for 6 - 8 months . It
is done at our center and it is an out-patient procedure. It
usually takes 5 - 10 minutes for the procedure to be done. After
the treatment you can go back to work or do your daily routine
activities.