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Botulinum toxin is a protein that disrupts the transmission of a nerve impulse from a nerve ending to a muscle. Penetrating through the membrane of the nerve ending, it eliminates a particular group of proteins. The group targeted depends on the type of drug used.
For example, type A toxin (Botox) counteracts the protein SNAP-25; it eliminates the possibility of an association between acetylcholine bubbles (the “messenger” that causes muscle contractions) and the cell membrane. Therefore, although the muscles receive a nerve impulse, their full contraction does not occur. Instead, the muscle at the injection site relaxes, the skin is smoothed, and the wrinkles disappear.
Point injections of botulinum toxin drugs relax hyperactive facial muscles. Patients no longer frown or wrinkle their forehead, nose, and lips; their face looks calm and confident, without wrinkles and folds.
During the drug’s effective lifetime (up to six months), patients get used to not wrinkling and frowning – thus preventing new wrinkles from forming. To maintain the effect, two to three sessions of botulinum therapy per year are enough.
Advantages of the procedure:
Bunny lines Botox therapy is suitable for both younger and older patients, as mimic wrinkles can appear at any age. The sooner a person starts botulinum therapy, the better they will look at a mature age. It works equally well for women and men.
The drug is administered using thin needles, therefore, little preparation is required. However, a few nuances do exist:
The procedure itself takes around 20–30 minutes. The technique for administering Botox to treat bunny lines involves the following steps:
Patients should follow aftercare instructions provided by their doctor.
The procedure is painless – the patient can go to work or home immediately after it.
This type of treatment for bunny lines is safe, but like any medical procedure involving injections, certain Botox bunny lines complications can occur. Below are some risks associated with botulinum toxin procedures for bunny lines:
There are also cases when a cosmetologist should refuse to perform botulinum toxin injections. The main contraindications include:
Patients may notice numbness or stinging in the treatment area when they leave their Botox appointment. However, these side effects should wear off within a day or so.
Botox takes a while to show its effects fully. The patients should start seeing the results within three to four days, but it may take up to two weeks to get the full result.
Bunny lines Botox aftercare is relatively simple; outlined below are some basic patient guidelines:
These guidelines are general; you may have more specific instructions tailored to your patient’s needs and situation. For optimal results and to minimize potential side effects, it’s imperative to give advice based on the client’s specific circumstances.
Yes, Botox can be used to treat bunny lines. Neurotoxins can help reduce their appearance by relaxing the muscles that cause these wrinkles.
The procedure involves injecting small amounts of Botox or another botulinum toxin into the muscles around the bunny lines, reducing muscle activity, and softening the wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin is typically administered into the upper part of the nose where the bunny lines appear. The injections are usually given in small doses on each side of the nose, targeting the muscles that cause the wrinkles when they contract.
The exact injection sites may vary depending on the individual’s facial anatomy and the severity of the bunny lines.
The Botox for bunny lines injections should not affect a person’s smile. However, when Botox is injected incorrectly or excessively, it can adversely affect the facial muscles, including those responsible for creating a smile.
It happens because the same muscles that cause bunny lines are also involved in certain upper lip movements, which can be affected by improperly administered injections.
However, this is rare; when a skilled and experienced professional performs the procedure, they can avoid the muscles responsible for smiling. Therefore, it is crucial to have Botox injections administered by licensed and experienced medical professionals to prevent potential adverse effects.
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