The Botulinum Toxin Type A, known by its brand name Botox, is a very popular non-surgical cosmetic surgery procedure aimed at specific temporary weakening of muscles or the face which is responsible for creating the «dynamic» wrinkle or wrinkles of expression. The mechanism of action of the toxin is voutilinikis blocking the action of nerve impulses to muscles in which the injection is made.

Typical areas of application are out wrinkles in the lateral eye (known as «the goose foot»), the wrinkles between the eyebrows and wrinkles of the forehead and neck.

The injection is made without using local anesthesia and the patient can return to daily activities immediately. There may be slight temporary redness and minor swelling at injection points and rarely develop a bruise. Complications such as collapse of the eyelid or fall eyebrows are very rare and always temporary.

The effect of Botox starts after 4-5 days. The results last from 4 to 6 months, so repeat the process required.

The Botulinum Toxin Type A, is also used in hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the palm and / or armpits.