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What is Botox? 
By: Linda Rogers
Few folk could deny having knowledge of the word Botox but how many of us truly understand exactly what Botox is? The, easy to read, article below tries to explain everything about it in such a way that anyone can understand it.
Simply put, Botox is Botulinum Toxin which has been processed. Without processing Botulinum is extremely dangerous as it is poisonous to humans (one of the most poisonous substances in the world).
The product Botox (registered trademark) is made from botulinum toxin A, one of the 7 neurotoxins which are produced by Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium which causes Botulism. The food poisoning, Botulism, can cause death because it blocks the nerves leading to the muscles of the body and thus stopping the brain from telling a muscle to contract (paralysis).
FDA-approved Botox is accepted as safe and is used in the treatment of spasms and involuntary muscle contractions which are commonly seen in the likes of blepharospasm, cervical dystonia and strabismus. Even though Botox is a specific commercial product the word is used more generally to describe the popular skin care treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines.
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 commonly known as Botox, due to the fact that the substance is injected into the facial muscles, is usually only done in a controlled medical environment. The Botox paralyzes the muscles and effectively removed even the deepest wrinkles, furrow and frown lines ((glabellar lines). Unfortunately, over the weeks, the effects of the treatment reduce and the lines and wrinkles return (making the treatment only temporary).
For the last few years Botox has grown in popularity to such a degree that people now attend "Botox Parties". At these parties people have the treatment in a social rather than a medical setting. This phenomenon has alarmed the FDA who have responded by warning that having the treatment while consuming alcohol is dangerous as it causes an increase in bruising.
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.
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