Botulinum toxin (BOTOX):

Botulinum toxin is an injectable muscle relaxant.

How do botulinum toxins (BOTOX) work?

Botulinum-A and botulinum-B block nerve signals in the muscles. In order to contract, a muscle must receive a signal from peripheral nerve endings. This signal is the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, which binds the receptors with the muscle, initiating muscle contraction. Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine and therefore also inhibits muscle contraction.

Uses of botulinum toxin( BOTOX):

1- Forehead lines

2- Galbella lines

3- Crow’s feet

4- Gummy smile

5- Masseter relaxation

6- Neck lines/Bands

7- Bunny lines

8- Elevation of nasal tip

9- Eyebrows elevation

10- lip lines

11- others: Hyperhidrosis, migraine, hair, oily skin, face lifting and Nefertiti neck

Side effects of BOTOX

Pain, erythema and bruising at site of injections.