Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:36:13 +0700WeeblyThu, 17 Apr 2008 22:45:37 +0700http://botoxinjections.weebly.com/1/post/2008/04/does-botox-require-a-skin-test.htmlDoes Botox Require a Skin Test?

A bacteria called clostridium botulinum produces the botulinum toxin. Botox is a brand name of the injection which is given using minute quantities of botulinum toxin. As this is a non-animal based therapy, there is no need to have a skin test before being administered by botox injection. The toxin does not produce any reaction with any type of skin so it is not really necessary to have a skin test.


However if a person has a sensitive skin that is allergic to many medicines, it is better if a test is taken before the final decision of injecting botox is taken. Also if there is some problem in the area where the injection is to be administered, for instance if there is any wound or infection at the place, it is better to wait till the healing takes place. Botox injections are very safe and thousands of people have been taking it in the last few years without having any side reaction or problem. There may be slight pain like a wasp or any insect biting when being injected but it is momentary. And the patient will forget it within a few minutes.


Botox brings a welcome change in the appearance as it relaxes the face and the place where it is administered, making the person look happy, relaxed and younger. The wrinkles and the lines are softened; the face presents a relaxed look. Botox is also administered for medicinal purposes and it has helped the patients significantly. Because it is easy to administer, has no problems or side effect and, does not need any hospitalization, the treatment has become very popular. Earlier only those in the limelight went in for the procedure but now anyone and everyone wants to try it. Almost all who have used this technique have no complaints. In fact they are very happy over the procedure. This is especially true since the results can be seen within a few hours.


Though botulinum toxin is poisonous, the quantity used in botox treatments is so minute that it hardly causes any problem. Any person can go in for it, except a pregnant or lactating person, have some form of neuro muscular problems and those who have some infection at the intended site of the injection

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