Botulinum toxin extracted from Clostridium botulinum paralyzes and relaxes facial muscles, eliminating fine wrinkles on the face. It is commonly used to reduce crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles.Minors are contraindicated for Botox treatment, as children's facial muscles are still developing. Frequent injections may alter facial structure. When administered in high doses, Botox can eliminate wrinkles but also diminish facial expressions, resulting in a "wax figure" appearance. Effect: Muscle paralysis to erase wrinkles. What exactly is Botox?What are its effects? Jiang Ping, Associate Professor of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Southern Medical University's Southern Hospital, explains that botulinum toxin is a bacterium that produces toxins during reproduction. These toxins were first extracted for treating facial muscle spasms and involuntary twitching, making it a commonly used medication in neurosurgery and rehabilitation departments.The therapeutic principle of botulinum toxin is as follows: At the junction between facial nerves and muscles lies the neuromuscular junction. Botulinum toxin disrupts the function of this junction, causing muscle paralysis and relaxation, thereby relieving facial muscle spasms.
During treatment, physicians observed that after botulinum toxin caused muscle paralysis and relaxation, wrinkles on patients' faces became less pronounced. This led to the emergence of cosmetic procedures using botulinum toxin to reduce wrinkles.
Jiang Ping explains that beneath the facial skin lies a layer of "facial expression muscles." These muscles contract and relax to create expressions like joy, anger, sadness, and happiness, but they also cause the skin to develop texture. When skin elasticity is good, this texture quickly smooths out. However, as we age, skin elasticity diminishes, making it harder for skin texture to fade. Over time, this leads to the formation of wrinkles.
Botox demonstrates remarkable efficacy in wrinkle reduction. After injection, the facial muscles enter a state of paralysis and relaxation, ceasing their repetitive contractions and relaxations. Consequently, the wrinkles formed by these movements are effectively eliminated. Beyond wrinkle reduction, Botox is also utilized for facial slimming by paralyzing the masseter muscles.
Trend: A Favorite Among Entertainment Industry Actresses
Due to its wrinkle-reducing effects, Botox has become a "star product" in the field of cosmetic surgery.Jiang Ping explains that typically, fine wrinkles appear on our faces after age 30-35, deep furrow lines emerge after 40-45, and aging wrinkles develop around 50-55, accompanied by noticeable sagging and laxity.Botox injections are most effective for eliminating fine wrinkles. However, for deep furrows, Botox alone is insufficient and must be combined with hyaluronic acid. As for wrinkles caused by aging, Botox becomes ineffective and surgical wrinkle removal is required.
"In other words, Botox works best on early-stage fine wrinkles and is most commonly used by women aged 30 to 45,"" Jiang Ping explains that one course of Botox injections can last about six months. It's most commonly used to eliminate crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles. Among actresses in the entertainment industry, using Botox for wrinkle reduction has almost become an "industry standard."
Warning: Botox is prohibited for minors
"It's important to note that Botox isn't suitable for everyone. Minors are a contraindicated group."Jiang Ping emphasized that clinically, Botox is only recommended for individuals aged 35 and above. He believes that practices like those of American mother Campbell violate medical protocols. The mechanism of Botox wrinkle reduction involves muscle paralysis and relaxation. Since children's facial development is not yet complete, Botox injections could potentially affect the development of their facial muscles and alter their facial structure.
Overuse Can Create "Wax Figures"
Additionally, Botox carries side effects and adverse reactions that must be fully understood before use. The most noticeable side effect is that while it paralyzes expression muscles to eliminate wrinkles, it also erases the face's natural, vivid expressions. Overuse can make someone appear like a "wax figure."Jiang Ping remarked with a smile, "If you see a celebrity on TV appearing expressionless or with a stiff face, she's definitely had Botox."
"While it removes facial wrinkles, it also strips away lively expressions—and that isn't necessarily beauty."" Jiang Ping emphasized that facial vitality is crucial to human beauty—combining physical attractiveness with vitality creates true charm. He advised beauty-conscious women not to over-rely on Botox.
Additionally, Botox injections may cause skin sensitivity, bruising, or hematomas. If administered by unprofessional or unregulated medical institutions, it could accidentally damage other facial muscles.Italian researchers also discovered through animal studies that botulinum toxin is potent enough to potentially enter the central nervous system and even reach the brainstem. Plastic Surgery: The Many Faces of Ordinary People's Obsession Personal Account: I Got Breast Implants for My Husband, Only to Be Humiliated by Him Plastic Surgeon "DIY"s His Beautiful Wife Is Love Sustained by "Breasts"?1425810
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