Description: Botox®, Facial Injectable Treatment provided by Dr. Shaw a leading plastic surgeon in South Africa.
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Today’s frenetic lifestyle has many advantages, but also poses some new challenges, especially regarding our appearance. At no time in our history has a fresh, young look carried as much importance. Many new and refined surgical techniques have become available, and are justifiably offered with increased anaestheticThis safety. Perversely, this same lifestyle limits time off work and social interactions. This is where injectable cosmetic aids become so important.
When we try to use a muscle, our body sends electricity down nerves until the impulse reaches the end of the nerve. Here a special chemical (Acetylecholine) is sent across to the end plate of the muscle. Neurotoxin blocks the release of this chemical, and that particular muscle cannot contract anymore.
This excellent question stems from the fact that this Botox® (neurotoxin) is the same as that produced by the Clostidium Botulinum Bacteria that causes botulism. The vital contrast is that Botox® (neurotoxin) is injected and acts only on that specific muscle. Botulism as found in rotten meat is the bacteria itself that multiplies wildly and sends ever increasing amounts of this toxin all over the body. It is the difference between drinking some water and being submerged 100 metres under the surface of the o