What is 肉毒杆菌毒素 type A?

的美容形式 肉毒杆菌毒素, sometimes referred to as "Botox" by patients, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines 和 wrinkles. The most commonly treated areas are frown lines, forehead creases, crow's feet near the eyes. Several other areas have been treated such as thick b和s in the neck, 厚的颚肌, lip lines 和 gummy smiles.

Botulinum toxin is a purified substance that's derived from bacteria. Injections of 肉毒杆菌毒素 block the nerve signals to the muscle in which it was injected. Without a signal, the muscle is not able to contract. The end result is diminished unwanted facial wrinkles or appearance. Commonly known types of 肉毒杆菌毒素 type A injections include 肉毒杆菌®, Dysport®, Xeomin® 和 Jeuveau®.

Botulinum toxin can be used to

• Smooth crow's feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, lip lines 和 bunny lines
• 减少颈部乐队
• Improve the appearance of skin dimpling of the chin
• Lift the corners of the mouth
• Soften a square jawline
• Correct a gummy smile

The FDA has approved the use of 肉毒杆菌® for the frown lines 和 crow's feet, while Dysport® 和 Xeomin® are approved for frown lines only. All other uses are considered "off label."