Description
Azzalure
Buy Azzalure for your patients who are suffering from signs of aging. The product is a white powder that is supposed to be dissolved in a solution for injection. It contains Botulinum toxin type A, with the quantity equating to 125 Speywood units in one vial.
Who are the best candidates?
Azzalure is a great product to be used on both male and female patients aged 18 and above.
Ailments targeted with Azzalure
These are just some situations where this product is recommended:
- Glabellar lines visible with maximum frown
- Lateral canthal lines, also known as crow’s feet, seen at maximum smile
How does Azzalure work?
This solution known as botulinum toxin type A, which is the same kind of substance used in the well-known and popular Botox. The medication will temporarily relax the facial muscles, and will then prevent them from wrinkling or creasing the skin. It has been used in medical and cosmetic treatments all over the world for over 20 years, and has a high safety profile with doctors worldwide saying it is highly safe. Azzalure is typically used on fine to moderate wrinkles, particularly the top parts of face smoothening out the wrinkles and lines that appear due to frequent smiles and/or frowns.
Treatment Details
Azzalure should only be applied on patients by qualified medical professionals. The amount and method used will depend on the location and severity of the area to be corrected. The powder is reconstituted with sodium chloride 9mg/ml solution, and then injected into the site. For glabellar lines, 50 Speywood units is usually used, divided into 5 injection sites. 10 Speywood units each are injected intramuscularly at right angles into the skin, with 2 injections into each corrugator muscle and one into the procerus muscle.
How long does it last?
The actual duration of effects is highly dependent upon the lifestyle and physiology of the patient. However, it has been noted that it can last for 3 to 5 months after injection.
Safety Information
Although this product is generally safe to use on patients, and the material it is based on has been FDA approved for decades, there are certain patients who should not use it. This includes those who:
- Have pre-existing neuromuscular disorders
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components
Other Side Effects
These are some of the more common side effects when using this product:
- Headache
- Dry eye
- Erythema
- Edema
- Irritation
These are some more severe but very rare reactions
- Eye movement disorder
- Urticaria
- Hypersensitivity
- Eyelid ptosis
This is not a full list, check the flyer for a comprehensive list.
Recovery Time
Patients are advised to not use makeup on the targeted area for the next few days, and no overexposure to the sun as well. Skin hygiene should still be maintained though, and alcoholic beverages and intensive sports should be put on hold for at least 3 days. Extreme temperatures should also be avoided for up to 15 days after operation.
Bottom line
Azzalure makes use of trusted and safe formulation to ensure safety for patients. It is also quite effective at relaxing the muscles, making it so those areas of the face no longer get damaged, and will also lessen the wrinkles visible on them.
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