Although Letybo Botox is a new product in some countries of the world, it has been in use for more than 7 years as a leading product of botulinum toxin for the treatment of expressive wrinkles in South Korea. Letybo is called Botulax and it is also known as Letibotulinumtoxin A.
What is Letybo
Letybo is an anti-wrinkle neurotoxin that is mainly used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. It works by blocking the transmission of signals to the muscles, by blocking acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that causes muscles to contract. It is the trade name of botulinum toxin A and is the same type of botulinum found in all other neurotransmitter blockers.
Letybo Injection Mechanism
Letybo injections work by the same mechanism used in competing products such as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, etc., causing temporary paralysis of muscle movement in the injected area with the aim of relaxing the muscles to give a more youthful appearance in addition to smoothing deep lines and wrinkles.
Uses
- Restoring the youth and freshness of the face and treating expressive wrinkles.
- Treatment of mobile wrinkles around the eyes.
- Treatment of wrinkles between the eyebrows or so-called frown areas.
- Smoothing fine lines and treating facial wrinkles.
- Treatment of migraines.
- Gummy Smile
- Eyebrow lift and contouring.
- Identify jawline and treat longitudinal neck ligaments.
- Barbie Botox for broad shoulders.
- Hyperhidrosis in sensitive areas.
- Treatment of vaginismus in women.
- Improve urinary incontinence in women.
- Treatment of bruxism.
Advantages of Letybo
- FDA approved.
- The results are rapid as patients can notice that the results are starting to appear within days of the injection so it is a suitable procedure for people who are looking for quick results.
- Its results are quick to last, as it reduces the frequency of the need to repeat the work of the sessions at close intervals.
- An ideal procedure for people who have not responded to Botox can be an effective alternative to treating wrinkles.
- A famous and pioneering procedure in South Korea for many years.
- Safe and effective in wrinkle treatment and skin rejuvenation.
- Its results are long-lasting, which reduces the frequency of the procedure during the year.
People Candidate for Treatment
It is an ideal procedure for adult men and women under the age of 75 who want to treat and conceal expressive wrinkles and fine lines in order to prevent or delay the appearance of wrinkles.
People who are not candidates for treatment
- People with allergic reactions to botulinum toxin or an additive.
- If there are wounds or skin infections in the places where the injection is planned.
- People with certain diseases that affect muscles or nerves.
- If you experience breathing or swallowing problems or any side effects as a result of injecting any other type of Botox product.
- In case you plan to undergo any surgery.
- Women during pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions:
Letybo is considered a safe procedure, and symptoms are usually limited to redness of the skin, swelling at the injection sites, or the appearance of minor bruising. Some may suffer from other rare symptoms, so the doctor should be informed about the medical history, especially diseases related to the heart and eyes.
- Problems swallowing, speaking or breathing by feeling weak in the swallowing muscles and breathing during the first hours of the injection.
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- Headaches and cold-like symptoms. and disappears in 48 hours.
- Heart Arrhythmia.
- The twitching of the eyelids usually disappears within one to two weeks.
- Pain, irritation, dry eye, sensitivity to light, or changes in vision.
The difference between Letybo injections and Botox injections?
All FDA-approved neurotoxins for cosmetic use use use Botulinum toxin type A, so they all work the same mechanism, but there may be nuances to Letybo injections that may distinguish them as a result of their composition and the composition of their unique molecules. This distinction may lead to many differences, including:
- Letybo injects its results quickly and appears more quickly within a few days, unlike Botox, which takes 7-10 days to show results.
- It was also noted that the duration of results for Letybo injections is longer compared to Botox injections, whose results usually last from 3-4 months. It is therefore likely to require fewer sessions of Letybo injections than Botox because of its long-lasting effects and results that may last from 4-6 months.
- It spreads evenly and because of this there is a very small probability of getting uneven or asymmetric results.
What is the recommended dosage for Letybo injections?
One vial of Letybo Injection contains 50 units of botulinum toxin type A and comes in the form of a powder that is reconstituted in the clinic through the use of a diluent such as sodium chloride 0.9%. Each 0.1 ml of solution contains 4 units and the recommended dosage is 20 units divided into 5 injections of 4 units 0.1 ml
What are the most important reasons for resistance to Botox and other neurotoxin injections?
Insulin resistance is a condition that may occur to some patients after the use of Botox injections, as the injections become less effective and there is a greater need for Botox re-injections at close intervals.
While we cannot reduce the incidence of Botox resistance to zero, there are certainly some ways that it can be reduced, the most important of which is to choose the right type of injection. Perhaps the most leading causes of neurotoxin injection resistance are:
- Undergo a shorter treatment period than recommended.
- Avoid exceeding the recommended dose.
- Using Botox products that contain a lot of protein impurities in the manufacturing process.
What medications might Letybo injections interact with?
Letybo injections may interact with many dietary supplements and therapeutic drugs, including:
- some types of antibiotics.
- substances that interfere with muscle neurotransmitters.
- Muscle relaxant medications taken before or after the injection.
Is there a need for a recovery period or any precautions after the injection?
Most patients are able to return to their lives and carry out their daily activities normally and do not need any recovery period. It is always advised not to touch or press the injected areas in the first hours of the injection to ensure that the injection substance does not move to other places. In addition, avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day after treatment and use a highly protective sunscreen.
Are there any precautions before injecting?
Doctors usually recommend stopping blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs and supplements such as fish oil and abstaining from drinking green tea for 3-5 days before the injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
Duration of the procedure and is it a painful procedure?
This injection session lasts from 10-15 minutes and is considered a painless procedure due to the use of a local anesthetic cream approximately 30 minutes before the injection in addition to the use of very precise injections.
