APPLICATION OF BOTULINIC TOXIN: PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION

Abstract

Botulinum toxin is a microbial protein, that is, a metabolite produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, a protein whose mechanism of action is transient flaccid neuromuscular paralysis, with the function of relaxing the muscles, having seven different serotypes (A, B, C, D, E, F and G), which are released through the lysis of this bacterium. Toxin Type A is used in temporary cosmetic procedures, which are considered non-surgical and minimally invasive. Results show that botulinum toxin type A, over the years, has been shown to be an effective procedure both in the clinical and aesthetic areas. However, it is necessary that its application be carried out with a correct dosage, analyzing each patient, to avoid possible complications. So that its use has contributed to the improvement of self-image and expressive ability, generating positive social impact and better quality of life.