Botox Treatment - Common Medical Tourism Procedures

Definition:

Botox treatment (procedure) is a popular non surgical cosmetic treatment. Botox is comprises of a purified protein of Botulinum Toxin A that is considered as dangerous neurotoxin, however when injected in minute amount they can treat several medical conditions, especially can clear the moderate to severe frown lines.

Preparation for the procedure

• No special preparation is required for botox treatment
• Inform the health care provider about any allergies and other medical conditions.
• Discuss about your expectation.

During the procedure 

• Patient may be placed in raised position on examination table or in a reclining chair and the healthcare provider will determine where to administer the botox injections by examining patient’s ability to contract certain facial muscles. These specific areas are cleansed with a non alcohol cleanser. Then the botox is injected into desired areas followed by compression if an area seems to be bleeding after injection. A patient may receive 5-10 injections per sitting.The  whole process may take about 10 minutes and the discomfort usually goes away  short time after the procedure
• The patient may advise to lay upright or semi upright on the examination table for few minutes to rest. Some physicians recommend avoiding strenuous activity after the procedure for several days to prevent bruising
• Effect of Botox injection can be seen within a week and may last for 3 to 8 months

Risk

• The procedure is considered as safe when performed by trained experience professionals.
• Minor risks are associated with this procedure that includes headache, pain and flu like symptoms. Rarely there can be a drooping lid (ptosis)
• The effects of the botox procedure (treatment) lasts only for 3-8 months and patient may need to repeat the treatment, however with each new treatment the results tend to last for long time.
• Contraindications for botox treatment

• Infection at supposed injection area
• Allergic to any of the ingredients
• Pregnant or might be pregnant
• Suffering from neurological disorder (e.g. Myasthenia Gravis)

Uses of botox treatment- procedure

Botox treatment has been proved as a safe and effective cosmetic procedure especially to remove wrinkles. In addition to its cosmetic applications, botox can be used in other medical (neurological) conditions including,

• Cervical dystonia or spasmodic totocollis (a neuromuscular disorder involving the head and neck)
• Excessive blinking
• Excessive sweating
• strabismus (Squints)
• Migraine (headache) and other headache disorders

Travelers guide

Hospitalization is not required and in most cases patient can resume normal activity after a day of the procedure.  Medical tourist can expect to return next day post procedure. The credentials and experience of the health care provider should be checked before choosing the destination to ensure better outcome of the treatment.