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Introduced over thirty years ago, botulinum toxin A or BOTOX® was first administered by injection into the muscles surrounding the eye to patients suffering from crossed eyes. The derivative of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a protein that interferes with muscle spasms by blocking nerve impulses and temporarily relaxing the muscle. Early successful clinical trials resulted in BOTOX® gaining FDA approval for treatment and/or relief of neck pain caused by cervical dystonia, involuntary facial muscle spasms, and eye misalignment (strabismus). Currently, BOTOX® is being assessed for treating a variety of conditions including migraine headaches, lower back pain, and excessive perspiration.

On April 15, 2002, Allergan earned FDA approval of BOTOX® Cosmetic for treatment of glabellar lines (the area located between the eyebrows, including the corrugator and procerus muscles). Since the approval, BOTOX® injections have become the most sought-after cosmetic treatment in clinics nationwide. The popularity of BOTOX® is attributed to its non-surgical nature, low occurrence of side effects, affordability, and effectiveness in reducing moderate to severe brow furrows, horizontal forehead wrinkles, and the tiny lines located at the outer corners of the eyes.

Botox is a protein derived from botulism toxin, if injected under the skin in small amount is paralyses the muscle and smooths the skin out to reduce wrinkles. Botox has become popular because it is less invasive than a face lift and the results are instant and all the swelling will be gone usually within a 24hour period. Where as face lift you will be left with scars & bandages that can take months to heal properly. Botox is a fairly painless procedure except from the pricking of a needle, so if you are considering getting cosmetic surgery why not consider botox as a first step! where can i have botox injected? Botox is primarily done in the facial region this because this is where wrinkles occur the most, have a look at the botox before and after shots below to see some amazing results from botox. Botox can also be injected into the neck area this can help prevent neck wrinkles & the ever dreaded double chin.