Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine

Chemodenervation

Chemodenervation is a term frequently used to describe the use of Botulinum Toxin to treat various forms of neurological conditions. Botulinum Toxin is a natural bacterium produced protein neurotoxin called “Clostirium Botulinum.” It is used to immobilize overactive muscle movements by blocking nerve signals sent from the brain. These nerve signals are instructing the muscles to contract, generating irrepressible spasms. Physicians may use Chemodenervation to reduce symptoms of cerebral palsy, spasmodic torticollis, dystonia and other movement disorders.

The neurotoxin is injected directly into the muscle tissue to weaken excessive activity in specific focal areas. The injection is presented in small doses avoiding any risk of paralysis. When the muscles are relaxed they are no longer able to contract therefore preventing the uncontrollable spasms.