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vendredi 5 juillet 2013

Botox Courses

By Heike Nandor


Botulinum toxin is a popular treatment for a number of different medical conditions, not just for cosmetic purposes. A botox injection course should be designed taking into consideration these uses, as well as the best way to train individuals to perform them.

Basic aspects of a botox course should include:

1. Familiarity with the types of botox and its history

It is essential to have an understanding of how botox was developed and how its different uses were discovered. Different companies manufacture different forms of botox, so it is good to also know about these. Not only does this make the initial part of the course interesting, it also informs the user how treatments have been developed over the years.

2. Studying anatomy

Botox is injected into muscles to relax them and the block the nerve supply to them. There are a number of different muscles in the face and the rest of the body where botox is injected. Injections must be precise, and avoid nearby structures while being delivered only to the involved muscles. The training program should be geared towards having a sound knowledge of all the relevant structures and the underlying anatomy.

3. Learning the uses

Currently, botox has many potential applications. While it was initially used to treat muscle disorders, treatments were refined and cosmetic applications came into play. Botox has been used to treat muscle spasticity seen in children with cerebral palsy in the more recent years. Strategically injected botox into the scalp is now used to treat migraine. For the severe itching that accompanies partial thickness to full thickness skin burns, botox is being researched as an effective treatment.

4. Understanding risks

There are side-effects to every treatment, so patients have concerns about this. If the health care professional does not possess knowledge of what the side effects are, this can shake the patient's confidence. Discussing the side effects in detail with the patient will help allay their fears.

5. Respecting the rules

Who can and cannot perform botox injections is determined by state guidelines. These must be strictly adhered to. Courses should address these topics in detail too, to avoid malpractice suits and litigation.

Conclusion

Botox training programs should include the basic requirements mentioned above. Following these steps can help produce competent professionals who can administer these treatments safely and effectively to patients.




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