Transcription: What Is Botox?
Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin A.
How Does Botox Work?
In a nutshell, Botox blocks the signals that tell your muscles to contract.
Thus, allowing the muscles that cause wrinkling to relax.
Results can be seen within 24-72 hours.
6,321,160 Botox procedures were performed in 2013.
Botox is used in certain areas of the face to help smooth out the wrinkles.
Other common uses for Botox: migraines, overactive bladder, strabismus, blepharospasm, among other conditions.
What are the side effects of Botox?
Common side effects include:
-Temporary redness or swelling of little bumps at injection
-Temporary bruising at injection sites.
Ways to Avoid Risk:
-Make sure you are being treated by a licensed and trained Registered Nurse or Surgeon who specializes in injections.
-Make sure you tell your provider of all allergies and reactions.
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