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While a great many of us have heard the word Botox a great many times could we all explain exactly what Botox is? The article below explains exactly what it is in the simplest way so that anyone can understand the topic completely.

Botox is simply a poison, a specially treated form of the Botulinum Toxin. Botulinum is a poison, an extremely potent one, which is incredibly poisonous to humans. Without this special treatment Botulinum is one of the most poisonous substances to man.

Botox (which is a registered trademark) is created from one of the seven neurotoxins (botulinum toxin A) which are produced by the bacterium known as Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum causes the food poisoning Botulism, which halts the transmission of messages from the brain, along nerves, to the muscles. This stops the muscles from contracting and can cause paralysis and death.

Botox has, for a very long time, been FDA-approved and therefore very safe for use in humans. Used extensively in the treatment of the spasms and involuntary muscle contractions common in blepharospasm, cervical dystonia and strabismus. Botox is the name of a specific commercial product but the word is also commonly used to describe a facial skin care treatment used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the use of Botox Cosmetic in aesthetics but restricted to being available only on prescription. Only an injection of the lowest effective dose, of Botox, should ever be used and only one injection should be given every 3 months. Women who are breast feeding or who are breast feeding, plus those folk taking antibiotics, should avoid using Botox as they have increased risk of adverse reactions.

The cosmetic treatment which most people know simply as “Botox”, because of it being the injection of the registered product into the muscles and skin of the face, is usually carried out only in a controlled medical environment. The Botox paralyzes the muscle tissues to such a degree that even the most obvious furrow and frown lines (and wrinkles) no longer appear. Unfortunately the treatment is temporary as the effects eventually, over the weeks, disappear.

Botox has, for the last few years, continued to be one of the top anti-aging treatments in great demand across the country. Rather than having the treatment performed in a medical environment many people are opting to have it carried out at so called “Botox Parties”. At these parties it is common for people to consume alcohol the FDA have been driven to warn that having the treatment while under the influence can increase the amount of bruising experienced.

Although Botox is the most popular substance used in this anti-aging treatment there are other products by other companies such as the Dysport brand which can be used as an alternative. Although the procedure produces amazing results the dramatic removal of the ability of making facial expressions is removed. Subsequently many people prefer to have different anti-wrinkle treatments such as microdermabrasion or chemical peels.