How much is the cost of botox injection in Nigeria?, botox injection price in Nigeria, treating wrinkles in Nigeria, Anti aging Drugs in Nigeria.
Just like all living things, humans age and die. The first organ in the body that shows signs of aging is the skin. The neck and facial skin muscles manifest aging by wrinkling.
Many persons have come to accept againg as a natural phenomenom but are not comfortable with wrinkles. There is no greater joy than aging gracefully with a smooth and tact. Medicine overtime have been able to remove the wrinkles that comes with aging with botox injections.
What is botox?
According to Wikipedia, Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction and thus causes flaccid paralysis. Its mechanism of action serves both medical and cosmetic purposes.
Uses Of Botox Injections
Botox is used in the treatment of:
💥spasms of the vagina, head and neck, eyelid, limbs, jaw, bladder.
💥strabismus (lazy eye)
💥chronic migraine
💥excessive underarm sweating
💥some allergies
💥some form of chronic pains.
💥wrinkles (cosmetic uses)
💥eye twitching
💥bladder dysfunction
💥muscle contractures in cerebral palsy.
💥chronic neck pain (cervical dystonia)
💥excessive sweating
💥sweeaty palms and soles
💥brow lift
💥frown lines
The use of Botox injections in cosmetic medicine.
In cosmetic applications, botox injection is considered safe and effective for the reduction of facial wrinkles, especially in the uppermost third of the face according to Wikipedia.
Brand Names of Botox Injections
Commercial forms are marketed under the brand names Botox Cosmetic/Vistabel from Allergan, Dysport/Azzalure from Galderma and Ipsen, Xeomin/Bocouture from Merz, and Jeuveau from Evolus, manufactured by Daewoong.
How popular are botox injections in the treatment of wrinkles?
Treating facial and neck wrinkles with botox
is very popular. According to the 2016 report from the Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics, over 4.5 million procedures were performed using Botox and similar medication to fight wrinkles.
How does botox injections work?
Injection of botulinum toxin into the muscles under the neck and facial wrinkles causes relaxation of those muscles, resulting in the smoothing of the overlying skin and disappearance of the wrinkles. This effect however, does not last forever as it wears out in weeks to months (2 – 4 months) but this is product dependent. If you wish and you can afford it, the muscles can be treated repeated to maintain the lovely contour and smoothness.
When you start noticing facial smoothness after botox injections?
Not immediately. Smoothing of wrinkles is usually visible three-five days after injection, with maximum effect typically a week following injection.
How Many Botox Injection Units Are Used Per Treatment?
The number of botox injections required may vary depending on the treatment selected, but frown lines, for example, can require 18-24 units. Forehead botox may require up to 20 units.
How much does Botox Injections Cost in Nigeria?
The average cost of a botulinum toxin treatment such as Botox Cosmetic injections is around N180,000 – N220,000 naira ($500). The price may vary depending on the number of injections, the size of the treatment area, the hospital and the city where you receive treatment. In Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt for example, clients who want to remove there facial wrinkles could pay as high as #300,000 naira for botox injections.
Botox cosmetic is an elective procedure aimed to beatify. Health insurance including NHIS does not cover the cost when used for cosmetic reasons. This means that, health insurance cannot offset the cost of botox injection in Nigeria.
Risks/side effects
Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor. Possible side effects and complications according to Mayoclinic include:
➡️Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site
➡️Headache or flu-like symptoms
➡️Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
➡️Crooked smile or drooling
➡️Eye dryness or excessive tearing
➡️Very very rare side effects include:difficulty talking or swallowing
Update: Charly Boy, the 70+ old man behaving like a teenager on social media take Botox injections monthly to remove wrinkles from his face.
CAVEAT: Breast feeding mothers, pregnant women and persons allergic to cow milk should not get botox injections.
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