Botulinum Toxin Flashcards
What are the 3 main areas of Botox ?
Frontalis
Procerus
Orbicularis Oculi
Botox in the eye area explain how many rows and injection points and unit quantities
Two rows of up to 6 injection points on each eye area. 3 units on the inner row and two units on the outer row
When injecting the Orbicularis Oculi what degree of injection should you use and how deep should you go?
A 90 degree angle straight in or a 20 degree angle from the side but you should only use the tip on both angles
How many units of Botox should you use on the Procerus Muscle and what injection angle?
Either units of 10 x 4 or units of 5 x 4 at a 90 degree angle
Can the Frontalis be injected as a singular area and explain why?
No the Frontalis can only be done in conjunction with the mid point (procerus) as they are interconnected.
Can the Procerus (mid point) be injected as a singular area ?
Yes
Can the Orbicularis Oculi be injected as a single area?
Yes
What is the muscle on the chin called? and how should you inject it?
Mentalis. Pull muscle out & Inject 4 points in a N S E W direction towards each other
For a chemical brow lift how many units of Botox are used and what angle and direction of injection should be used?
2 units on each eye just beneath the brow. Inject at a 20 degree angle towards the temple or top of the ear.
Name the 9 main muscle areas we use for Botox treatments
- Frontalis (Forehead)
- Orbicularis Oculi (Eye Area)
- Procerus (Mid point)
- Corrugated Supercili (Next to Procerus)
- Nasalis (Nose)
- Masseter (Jaw line)
- Platysma Bands (Neck)
- Orbicularis Oris (Above top lip)
- Mantalis (Chin)
How should you inject the Nasalis?
At a 20 degree Angle upwards
How do you inject the Orbicularis Oris?
You split it into 3 areas on each side and inject up towards the philtrum
How should you inject the Masseter muscle?
Feel the Masseter by getting client to clench and hold the muscle and draw on 4 injection points. Inject at 90 degrees and straight in.
Where and how should you inject the Platysma Bands?
You should only use the tip of the needle and inject 1 inch Above the clavicle and one inch below the mandible (get client to contract then pinch them to mark up)
What are the 9 main areas of Botox?
- Frown Area - Frontalis
- Procerus
- Eye Area - Obicularis Oculi
- Bunny Lines
- Smokers Lines
- Dimple Chin
- Nefertiti Lift
- Gummy Smile
- Platysma Bands - Neck
Where should an EpiPen be injected
The top of the thigh
What is Anaphylaxis?
An extremely dangerous allergic reaction caused by a massive over-reaction of the body’s immune system
An anaphylactic reaction can cause shock because the large quantity of histamine released in the body does what?
Blood vessels dilate (Causing a fall in blood pressure)
Blood capillary walls become ‘leaky’ (Causing a fall in blood volume)
The strength of the heart’s contractions weaken (Causing a fall in blood pressure)
Anaphylaxis - what are the most common reactions to?
- Prescribed drugs
- Insect stings
- Nuts or seafood
In an anaphylactic reaction, the immune cells release massive quantities of a chemical called histamine. This causes a rash and itching, but in massive quantities can also be life threatening. Why?
Can cause life threatening airway, breathing or circulation problems.
Airway - It can make blood capillaries ‘leak’ causing swelling that can block the airway.
Breathing - it can constrict the wind pipes in the lungs, just like an asthma attack
Circulation - it can make blood vessels dilate to three times their usual size, resulting in a life-threatening fall in blood pressure. Fluid loss from leaking capillaries will make this even worse. If this happens the casualty must lie down. Standing or sitting up could result in such a lack of blood to the heart that it stops instantly.
What is in an EpiPen?
Adrenaline
Explain the micro-needling treatment?
It creates a multitude of tiny puncture wounds to the dermis, which targets keratinocytes, melanocytes and fibroblast cells and induces the release of growth factors that stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin. The wound from a micro-needle goes through the same process of healing as a larger wound (inflammation, proliferation, tissue remodelling.
What are the benefits of micro-needling?
- Stimulates collagen and elastin
- Boosts the skin’s healing and repairing system
3.Results with firmer and softer skin - Refines the tone and texture of the skin
- Absorbs active ingredients from the vitamins used for maximum treatment results
Approximate cost for microneedling ?
45 mins / £250
