Botulinum toxins are neurotoxins that affect nerves and cause muscle paralysis. A bacterium called Clostridium botulinum makes these neurotoxins. Healthcare providers use a specific type of the bacteria (type A) for medical injections.

What are botulinum toxin (Botox®) injections?

Botox® and Dysport are the most widely known brands of botulinum toxin injections. Healthcare providers inject small amounts of Botox or another type of botulinum toxins into specific muscles. This procedure can smooth wrinkles, reduce masseter, prevent migraine headaches and treat other health problems.

Repeated muscle contractions are one of the causes of wrinkles in the face. Botulinum toxins like Botox temporarily block nerve signals to muscles. As a result, injected muscles can’t contract (tense). They become weak or paralyzed. These effects can last for several months. The muscle injected is dependent on the area(s) of concern that you have. Several areas can be treated in one session.

BOTOX is best suited to addressing the following issues**:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines)
• Lines beside the eyes (crow’s feet)
• Lines around the mouth and lips (perioral wrinkles)