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Pol J Cosmetol 2017, 20(2): 163-166pl  What men know about botulin toxin?Katarzyna Jaworska 1/, Marta Fijałkowska 2/, Bogusław Antoszewski 2/ 1/ Doktorantka Kliniki Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi 2/ Klinika Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej II Katedry Chirurgii Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi Summary Introduction. In recent years we can observe the trend of growing interest of peoples´ image and possibilities of introducing little invasive surgeries. The procedures using botulin toxin are becoming more and more popular in men. Injection of botulin toxin provokes periodic muscle relaxation that in turn causes reduction of wrinkles. Treatment with botulin toxin is easy, little invasive method, with no recovery time. Aim. The aim of the paper was to evaluate patients´ knowledge about botulin toxin, their opinion about results of treatment and existing of possible complications. Material and Method. The questionnaire studies were performed in the group of 60 men in the age between 20-51 years. The questionnaire included 54 questions. Results. Most men stated that injection of botulin toxin in the area of face wrinkles was effective. The most common injected face area was eyes area and forehead. Analysis showed that questionnaired people did not achieve sufficient knowledge how botulin toxin works. More than half of men did not observe complications. Conclusion. The procedure with botulin toxin is evaluated as effective and satisfactory. The knowledge about mechanism of botulin toxin acting and existing of possible complication is insufficient. Key words: botulin toxin, wrinkles, injection |