Botox & Fillers

Botox is a brand name for a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that's used to treat a variety of medical conditions and improve appearance:

Cosmetic uses:

Botox is injected into facial muscles to temporarily smooth wrinkles, frown lines, crow's feet, and other lines and bands. It can also improve the appearance of dimpling on the chin, lift the corners of the mouth, and soften a square jawline.

Medical uses:

Botox is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including:

Migraines:

Botox can help prevent migraines in adults who experience 15 or more days of headaches a month.

Muscle spasms:

Botox can treat severe muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders.

Sweating:

Botox can treat severe underarm sweating.

Eye muscle problems:

Botox can treat certain types of eye muscle problems, such as strabismus and blepharospasm.

Cervical dystonia:

Botox can treat the abnormal head position and neck pain associated with cervical dystonia.

Botox works by preventing the release of acetylcholine at the presynaptic nerve terminal, which blocks neurotransmission. The effects of Botox injections can take 24–72 hours to appear, and may last 3–12 months.