Botox in Windsor Ontario

How Botox in Windsor, Ontario Treatments Work

The type A toxin used in Botox works by a process called selective muscle denervation. In the human body, nerves and muscles meet at a point called the neuromuscular junction. Normally the message from the brain for a muscle to contract travels through the nerve, and when it reaches the neuromuscular junction, the body releases a chemical compound called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine functions in the body as a neurotransmitter to activate muscles. The acetylcholine binds to the muscle and causes more chemical reactions which force the muscle to contract.

Medical Aesthetics uses the type A toxin Botox when administering treatments to their Windsor, Ontario clients. This toxin blocks the acetylcholine receptors on the muscle. Although acetylcholine is still released, it can't bind to the muscle and so the muscle doesn't know it's supposed to contract. In essence, Botox paralyzes the muscle without any harm to the muscle or nerve.

Once the Botox has been injected is made, the acetylcholine blockage is not reversible. The blockade begins within 48 hours, and Windsor, Ontario clients will be able to see visible results in 5-10 days. The selective muscle denervation is not permanent however, because the affected muscles will adapt and develop new receptor sites.

The injection of Botox in Windsor, Ontario, reduces wrinkles because the muscles cannot crunch up and create furrows or frown lines the way they normally would. The relaxation reduces the appearance of fine lines that are already present and helps prevent the formation of new wrinkles. Our Windsor, Ontario clients can contact us if they would like more detailed information on how Botox works.

How Botox Works on Sweating

If you receive Botox to treat excessive sweating (a condition known as hyperhidrosis), the type A toxin works in a similar way. The nerves in your body respond to messages of emotional or physical stress sent from the higher centers in your brain. The impulses in the nerve endings stimulate the release of acetylcholine, which works on the sweat glands to cause sweating. Type A toxin blocks the acetylcholine receptors on the sweat glands, inhibiting sweating. People in high stress jobs in Windsor, Ontario, or jobs that require working in hot environments sometimes also choose to get Botox injections to prevent sweating.

Whether you are getting treatments for wrinkles or sweating, our Windsor, Ontario Botox specialist will use a fine needle to administer the type A toxin into the target muscles. Anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas of the body prior to treatment to help reduce any discomfort from the injections. Because this is not an invasive procedure, you will be able to return to your normal activities in Windsor immediately after you Botox treatment.

Key Facts to Remember About How Botox Works

• Botox contains type A toxin
• Botox works through a process called selective muscle denervation
• No damage is done to your muscles or nerves through the use of type A toxin
• The effects of Botox injections are not permanent
• Botox treatments can help with excessive sweating as well as with fine lines or wrinkles
• Clients who receive Botox injections at Medical Aesthetics are safe to return home to Windsor, Ontario immediately after their procedure

Call us today at (519) 352-4545 to discuss Botox treatment packages in the Windsor, Ontario area!