No two are exactly alike. Normally your brain sends electrical messages to your muscles so that they can contract and move. The electrical message is transmitted to the muscle by a substance called acetylcholine. For many patients, however, its effects have been dramatic - symptoms usually begin to dissipate within a few days and the effects can last for approximately three months. A. A very fine needle is used for the one to three injections that are usually given per muscle.
Some patients report minor and temporary discomfort from treatment.
The maximum benefit is reached in one to two weeks. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects. At this point, you will return to your doctor for your next treatment. Symptoms may vary throughout the course of the condition, and so the degree of relief and duration of effect varies from person to person. Acceptable safety in long-term treatment has been well established.