Elimination of tonic blepharospasm with botulinum toxin

Tonic blepharospasm — this is an involuntary contraction of the circular muscle of the eye, which leads to a persistent closure of the eyelids. The cause of this condition can be damage to the eyes, nasopharynx and teeth, as well as some diseases accompanied by damage to the nervous system.

Blepharospasm causes severe discomfort to the patient, which today can be managed with the help of botulinum therapy. On estet-portal.com, read the protocol for the correction of blepharospasm using botulinum neurotoxin, which is described by deputy for scientific work of the Institute of Neurosurgery named after Academician A.P. Romodanova, Head of the Chronic Pain Group, MD Vadim Beloshitsky.

General recommendations for working with botulinum toxin for the correction of blepharospasm

In order for the effect of botulinum therapy to be pronounced and persistent, the following recommendations must be observed:

•    inject the solvent into the vial very carefully;

•    before using botulinum toxin, it is necessary to check the transparency of the solution and make sure that there are no foreign particles in it;

•    Store

BOTOX®  after reconstitution in a vial, it is possible at a temperature of 2 - 8 ° C during the day;

•    the date and time of reconstitution must be marked on the vial label.

If you follow these simple rules, botulinum therapy will be as effective and safe as possible.

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Tonic blepharospasm correction technique with botulinum toxin

The caliber of the needle for injecting botulinum toxin into the orbicular muscle of the eye is usually 27 — 30 G. The primary dose of botulinum toxin for the correction of blepharospasm is 1.25 - 2.5 units. To relax the orbicular muscle of the eye, the drug must be injected into the medial part of the upper eyelid and the lateral part of the lower eyelid.

Correction of blepharospasm with botulinum toxin is dangerous due to the occurrence of ptosis and diplopia, for the prevention of which the drug is not injected into the middle part of the lower eyelid and into the muscle that lifts the upper eyelid.

The first results after the procedure are already visible after 3 days, and the maximum effect of the drug is observed 2 weeks after the injection.

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® ; Required procedures before blepharospasm correction with botulinum toxin

Before injecting botulinum toxin for blepharospasm, the patient's eyes should be carefully examined.

It is also important to treat any epithelial defect well with protective drops, ointments, etc.

To prevent ecchymosis of the soft tissues of the eyelid, after the injection, you can apply light pressure on the injection site.

Thus, BOTOX

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^Allergan is the optimal drug for the treatment of tonic blepharospasm. But in order to make the procedure as effective as possible, the doctor should always strictly follow the instructions. You can contact Dr. Vadim Beloshitsky by phone: (097) 39-15-641. Z make an appointment for a consultation after 17:00 or on weekends. You can only purchase from the official distributor.

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