Introducing the Exciting Power of Microtoxin
By Dr. Meg Minasian, Founder of The MW Clinic London
With over 25 years of experience in the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin (BoNT-A), primarily in treating medical conditions like eye movement disorders and facial dystonias, I understand how botulinum toxin can deliver profound benefits in a therapeutic setting. This experience has naturally led me to explore additional applications of botulinum toxin, such as microtoxin. This is a technique that focuses on delivering botulinum toxin directly into the skin itself for significant improvements in skin health, function, and appearance.
What is Microtoxin?
Microtoxin treatments utilise botulinum toxin in a more diluted form and involve injecting it more superficially into the skin itself rather than into the underlying muscles. This allows the treatment to work directly on the skin, improving various aspects of its quality and texture, including pore size, redness, oil production, elasticity, and fine lines. The result is a smoother, tighter, more hydrated complexion that imparts a so-called "glass skin" or "dolphin skin" effect.
Target Areas for Microtoxin
One of the most appealing aspects of microtoxin is its versatility. This treatment can be used across almost any area of the face and neck. It is particularly effective when applied to the midface, cheeks, forehead, jawline, and neck. However, caution must be exercised when treating areas around the eyes. The superficial application of the toxin provides a subtle yet effective way to rejuvenate the skin globally without risks of creating an unnatural look.
How Long Do the Results Last?
Like traditional botulinum toxin treatments, the effects of microtoxin typically last around three months, though the duration can vary depending on factors such as skin type, age, and lifestyle. This makes it an excellent treatment for those seeking to maintain healthy, glowing skin with relatively low maintenance.
Microtoxin vs. Baby Botox
It’s important to understand how microtoxin differs from other popular botulinum toxin treatments like ‘Baby Botox’. While Baby Botox is designed to deliver subtle results by injecting smaller doses directly into facial muscles, microtoxin takes a completely different approach. Instead of targeting muscle movement, microtoxin is focused on improving the global health of the skin itself. It’s a treatment designed to enhance skin texture, hydration, reduce inflammation, and boost tightening, rather than simply relaxing muscles to smooth wrinkles. This makes it a powerful option for those seeking a more comprehensive skin rejuvenation strategy.
The Benefits of Microtoxin
We now understand that aging is an inflammatory process. Microtoxin is a powerful anti-inflammatory treatment that reduces the drive for aging in skin cells, thereby also working preventatively to reduce this process of so-called inflammaging.
The treatment works at a cellular level, helping to reduce inflammation, enhance microcirculation, and even increase the production of essential skin proteins like hyaluronic acid. These improvements lead to healthier, more resilient skin that appears hydrated, smoother, and more youthful. The specific anti-inflammatory benefits also make it a valuable treatment in the context of conditions such as rosacea and acne.
Microtoxin vs. Other Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Although Broadband Light (BBL) is widely regarded as a gold standard for global skin rejuvenation with its own powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, microtoxin offers a safe alternative for those who may not be suitable for light-based therapies or for those who wish to combine treatments for enhanced results. Combination therapies with different mechanisms of action can be particularly effective for those seeking maximum benefit. Crucially, like BBL, microtoxin enables us to achieve meaningful, therapeutic, long-lasting results that improve not only the appearance but also the overall health of the skin.
Research on Microtoxin
There have been numerous research studies on the benefits of Microtoxin. Some of them are listed here:Interested in learning more?
Are you interested in experiencing the benefits of microtoxin treatments? Contact us today to schedule a personal consultation with me and discover how this innovative treatment can transform your skin.
