Botulinum Toxin is a naturally occurring protein derived from the Bacterium Clostridium Botulinum that’s used to diminish facial folds and wrinkles. When it’s injected into a muscle, it blocks nerve signals that stimulate muscle contraction. As a result, the targeted muscles relax. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved product to temporarily improve both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines around the sides of your eyes. Repeated contractions from frowning and squinting are the main culprits that cause frown lines and crow’s feet. Botox Cosmetic targets the muscles that are used in the repeated contractions in order to temporarily reduce muscle activity thus creating a visibly noticeable, smoother, and less “wrinkled” appearance.

The best candidates for Botox treatments are people who are physically healthy, with no history of neuromuscular diseases (such as multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis), who are not pregnant or nursing and who are at least 18 years old. You should inform your doctor of your medical history and all medications, vitamins and herbal supplements you are currently taking before having Botox treatments.