Botulism

Botulism, also known as botulinum toxin, botulinum toxin or Botox, is a neurotoxin produced by a bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In a suitably purified and controlled form, it is used in medicine, including in aesthetic medicine.

In aesthetic medicine botulinum toxin It is used, amongst other things, to temporarily reduce the activity of certain muscles responsible for the formation of expression lines. It works by temporarily inhibiting neuromuscular transmission, which reduces muscle contraction and results in a skin-smoothing effect.

Botox It is also used in the treatment of excessive tension in the masseter muscles, including in cases of bruxism. Administering the treatment to the appropriate areas can reduce excessive clenching of the jaws and minimise teeth grinding and wear. The treatment area and the dose of botulinum toxin are determined on an individual basis by the doctor during the consultation.

Action botulinum toxin The effects are temporary; therefore, depending on the indication and the individual’s response, they gradually subside. The treatment should only be administered by a suitably qualified specialist, following an assessment of the indications and contraindications for the procedure smoothing out furrows and wrinkles.