UNIFESP research indicates that the procedure cannot be classified as minimally invasive; Know the risks
THE botulinum toxin It stands out in the podium of non -surgical aesthetic procedures for those who want to eliminate wrinkles and lines of expression. Second The latest survey of the Internazional Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Isaps)THE “Botox”As is popularly known, it was applied in 9.2 million procedures worldwide in 2022. In Brazil, there were more than 433,000 applications, which represented 44.6% of total aesthetic treatments that do not involve surgery.
But this popularity has led to more cases of complications. This is what a study conducted by researchers from Paulista School of Medicine a Federal University of San Paolo (UNIFESP), recently published in Brazilian acts of dermatology.
After analyzing 50 international research on the aesthetic use of toxin, published between 2017 and 2022, the researchers concluded that it cannot be classified as in the least invasive. “This can lead patients to the false impression of the lack of side effects, which is not true,” warns Dr. Samira Yarak, deputy professor at the Department of Dermatology UNIFESP and coordinator of the work.
For Yarak, the intense dissemination of these procedures and the difficulty of elaborating the guidelines based on tests make complications a public health problem. “The compulsory notification and the recognition of the causes will help to prevent these problems and invoke the debate on products, technologies, techniques and qualification of professionals who work in the area,” he says.
Other experts agree. “The greatest number of procedures performed leads to a greater incidence of secondary complications, especially when the number of professionals without adequate specialization or an adequate experience that does the applications also grows,” says the dermatologist Mariana Fernandes de Oliveira, from the Israelite hospital Albert Einstein.
Attention points
Most of the side effects are generally light and transient, such as bruises, swelling and pain on the injection site. But cases of ptosis of the eyelid may also occur, which is the fall of the upper eyelid; The asymmetry of the eyebrow and the changes of the eyes, such as the double vision and the inability to close the eyes. In addition, infections may arise instead of application, as well as headaches, nausea and allergic paintings. In rarer cases, there is the risk of anaphylactic reaction.
Complications can occur due to several factors, such as the incorrect application, the use of products not regulated by National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa)inappropriate dilutions and little training of the professional.
“It is also important that an individualized evaluation of the patient is carried out, analyzing their specific needs, medical history and expectations”, says the plastic surgeon specialized in cranio -fack surgery Alessandra Dos Santos Silva, by the Brazilian society of plastic surgery. He adds that the procedures should be performed in places with rigorous Asepsis of the instruments and the safe clinical environment.
It is worth being aware of the contraindications of the treatment, including autoimmune diseases, active inflammatory conditions, allergy to any product formulation component, coagulation disorders, neuromuscular diseases, pregnancy and lactation.
In Brazil, applications can be made by doctors, nurses, biomedicals, dentists and pharmacists and it is extremely important to verify the training and specialization of the professional before marking the procedure. “It is essential that it has a knowledge of facial anatomy, anti -ipsis techniques, pharmacological principles of botulinum toxin and interactions with medicines and diseases,” says Samira Yarak.
Pay attention also during the service. “I always suggest looking for references to work (of the professional) and evaluate during the consultation The proposals for approaching the expert in order to guarantee safe, realistic and natural results “, adds Einstein’s doctor.
Source: Terra
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