07/05/2024
HOW LONG DOES BOTULINUM TOXIN LAST ???
One of most common questions that clients will ask you, so it's important to give them clear precise information, so that to meet their expectations...
*FIRSTLY LET'S EXPLAIN HOW IT WORKS;
Botulinum toxin is produced by a specific type of bacteria. In higher amounts, it can be poisonous. However, only small, weaker doses of botulinum toxin are used to reduce facial wrinkles.
When botulinum toxin is injected, it blocks certain nerve signals that make muscles contract. The muscles relax, reducing unwanted wrinkles. It's more of a prevention than a cure!
*SO ACTUALLY HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
In general, Botulinum toxin lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment.
* BUT I HAVE MOVEMENT AGAIN AFTER JUST 8 WEEK'S (2 MONTHS) ?
OK dont stress ! Yes thats completely normal, but everyone is different. It's a downward spiral from around week 8 to week 16 , when it would generally be safe to have another treatment.
Remember consistent high stress levels can be a factor....Consistently high-stress levels can cause the body to break down Botulinum toxin more quickly while speeding the aging process. Taking part in meditation, yoga, and other stress-relieving activities can help you maximize the life span of your Botulinum toxin while reducing any stress-related aging.
*WHY IS BOTULINUM TOXIN TEMPORARY?
First, letโs look at what Botulinum toxin is again and how it works so you can better understand how to extend your results with it. Botulinum toxin is a protein that is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. By injecting it into a muscle, it blocks signals from the nerves that cause the muscle to contract, and when muscles canโt contract, the dynamic wrinkles caused by facial movements relax and soften, allowing your face to look smoother.
The body breaks down the protein over time, but how quickly this happens depends on a variety of factors including metabolic rate and exposure to environmental toxins.
*6 TIPS FOR PROLONGING YOUR BOTULINUM TOXIN INJECTIONS
While there may be some things out of your control, following these six tips will help you prolong a more youthful look and allow you to maximize your Botulinum toxin results.
*AVOID SUN DAMAGE
Itโs no secret that sun damage can lead to premature aging by breaking down your collagen and damaging skin cells deep within the dermal layers. First, Botulinum toxin is ineffective against wrinkles and lines caused by sun damage as they arenโt caused by muscle movements. On top of this, sun damage causes an inflammatory response within the cells which can also break down your Botulinum toxin, reducing its effectiveness and minimizing its lifespan.
*CONSIDER LOW-INTENSITY WORKOUTS
High intensity workouts are designed to boost your metabolism in order to burn calories and build muscle more quickly. By raising your metabolic rate, you may be causing your body to metabolize the Botulinum toxin more quickly so it breaks down sooner than expected.
This doesnโt mean you shouldnโt exercise or even do intensive workouts, just integrate more low to moderate training into your workouts.
*REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVELS
Stress can cause you to inadvertently scowl, frown, and tense your muscles, pressuring the muscles that have been targeted to relax with Botulinum toxin. This alone can cause the effects to wear off more quickly, but stress can actually cause cellular damage.
*MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN
Using a good-quality facial moisturizer is essential to keeping your skin smooth. Moisturizers containing collagen and hyaluronic acid can be particularly beneficial by keeping your skin looking plump and healthy and reducing how quickly it breaks down the Botulinum toxin within your facial muscles.
*DONโT USE NI****NE
Smoking, va**ng, and anything with ni****ne causes your collagen to break down, damages your skin cells, and reduces the effectiveness of your Botulinum toxin injections. Not only will the original dynamic wrinkles appear more quickly, but smoking and va**ng cause fine lines around the mouth and eyes that future injections canโt fix.
*TAKE A ZINC SUPPLEMENT
In a study from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, researchers found that people who received Botulinum toxin and then took a 50-milligram zinc supplement saw a significantly longer duration in their results. Over 90 percent of participants who received the supplement, rather than the placebo, reported around a 30 percent increase in the duration of the initial injections.