Botox is purified form of botulinum toxin. Botulinum Toxin is produced from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.
Botox is injected into the specific muscles in small amount. By this the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles is blocked and they are prevented from contracting which causes the wrinkles. Thus it allows the skin to relax and smoothes facial lines and wrinkles in affected areas for the duration of the treatment period.Botox treatment are temporary and last for generally four to six months.
Botox injections are the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the industry and have been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles. It is generally used in people aged 18 to 65.It is mostly used in Crow’s Feet, Frown Lines and Forehead Wrinkles.
There are some side effects of Botox.Most of the side effects include Headaches, temporary eyelid droop, nausea, flu like symptoms, respiratory infection and muscles weakness.
The person who has a neurological disease should not use Botox.Pregnant and breast-feeding women should not receive Botox injections. If there is an infection in the area which is to be treated by Botox, the injection should be given only when the infection subsides.