07/02/2022
How do Neurotoxins work?
Injections of botulinum toxin temporarily inhibit the nerve cells that signal specific muscles to contract, therefore weakening facial movements that cause fine lines and wrinkles. Once these muscles are weakened, you are still able to make facial expressions, but they are less exaggerated than before. The toxin molecule begins to block the connection between the nerves and the muscle within one minute of an injection and results will be seen as early as 7 days - full impact can be seen around 10-14 days.
After 3-4 months, neurotoxins will need to be repeated as new nerves sprout connections to the muscles and begin to regain activity. Your body will also naturally metabolize the product and begin to break it down over time. As the communication to the muscle begins to come back, any lines and wrinkles that were originally there will begin to reappear.
