Botox

What is BOTOX? BOTOX is a prescription medication used in facial aesthetics to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe facial lines in adults. Botox is an FDA approved medication to temporarily make moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines and frown lines soften and look better. BOTOX contains botulinum toxin type A, a protein purified from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. BOTOX in Aesthetics: How Does it Work? Botulinum toxin type A – the active ingredient in BOTOX prevents muscle fibers from contracting. They temporarily block the chemical signal from the nerve that moves the muscle. When used in the right amount by a trained professional, the muscle will relax, but not appear frozen, keeping it from pulling too hard on skin that has lost elasticity from environmental exposure. By reducing these contractions, BOTOX can temporarily reduce the lines on your forehead, between your eyes and around the eyes. BOTOX is also used to relax platysmal bands in t