What are the new uses of botulinum toxin?

We have all heard about Botox as a face mask Removing or smoothing certain wrinkles or expression lines that have been marked on the skin. Of course it’s a common use, but the so-called botulinum toxin – a purified neurotoxin made from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum – has many applications, and in fact some new applications have been discovered recently.

In this sense, Dr. Fernando Felice, MD, plastic surgeon, MN: 108,614, points out that Among its new uses, mention may be made of its application for the treatment of rosacea. “It has recently been noted for its use in treating the side effects of rosacea, significantly reducing the adverse effects caused by this condition,” he expands.

It is worth noting that this topic was discussed at the 1st International Conference on Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, which was held in Buenos Aires during the first days of September.

However, it also indicates that It has innovative uses for aesthetic purposes: The procedure of mesotherapy, which is an intradermal application, of botulinum toxin on the skin of the face Skin imperfections are slightly smoothed out.”

As mentioned, this is news as far as botulinum toxin is concerned. However, this substance has long known uses, both in the therapeutic field and in the field of aesthetic medicine.

What are the most common and most common uses for botulinum toxin?

Dr. Phyllis points out that One of the most popular applications is wrinkle removal“Because botulinum toxin generates relaxation of the muscle (or segment of muscle) where it is placed.” He continues: “Applied, for example, in the area around the orbit, where the famous crow’s feet are, it relaxes the muscles of the eyelids and makes those wrinkles disappear or smooth.”

One new use of botulinum toxin is related to the adverse consequences or effects of rosacea.

Keep reading the story

In turn, Dr. Phyllis explains that “among the cases in which it is used, Medicine for the treatment of neurological diseasesOne of the most common may be blepharospasm, which is an intermittent and continuous contraction of the eye muscles, sometimes accompanied by contractions of the masticatory muscle.”

He also adds that “in other cases It is used for muscle crampssuch as dystonia, which are involuntary and sometimes painful contractions of certain muscle groups.”

Then the plastic surgeon finalizes the list of uses: It is used to treat strabismus, incontinence, and in cases of hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating.

How does botulinum toxin work?

In addition to the uses and applications, the expert explains How does botulinum toxin work?That is, what is its effect on the muscles, which ends with the desired effect in each case.

In this sense, he points out: “It works to induce muscle relaxation because it prevents the release of acetylcholine vesicles in the synaptic gap, between the axon (which gives order) and the muscle (which contracts)”. He continues: “By inhibiting the release of these vesicles, the muscle does not contract, so chemical denervation is generated.”