Botox®, or botulinim toxin type A, is a reduced and purified material produced by the natural occurring bacteria that produce the neurotixin botulism. Botox® identifies the botulinum toxin type A neurotoxin complex product manufactured and sold by Allergan Inc. and distinguishes the product from other different botulinum toxin products on the market, by definition any usage of the word 'Botox'® refers solely to the product that is manufactured by Allergan Inc. - Irvine, California, U.S.

Since 1989, Botox® has been approved and used for 20 indications such as hyperhidrosis, hemifacial spasm blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, focal spasticity in paediatric cerebral palsy, severe axillary and upper limb spasticity in adult post-stroke patients in more than 75 countries. A clear distinction exist between the therapeutic and the cosmetic products. Botox® for cosmetic is sold as Botox® Cosmetic in the U.S. and Canada, VISTABEL® in the UK, France, Spain, Switzerland and many other EU countries taking the name of VISTABEX® in Italy, in this article when we mention Botox® we refer specifically to the cosmetic product.

Botox® cosmetic product is safely used extensively and successfully by qualified opthamoligists as a sterile injectable solution for the treatment of glabellar frown lines where remarkable changes in facial appearance can be accomplished. Botox gives excellent results on the upper part of the face and especially on the lines between the eyes, crow's feet (around the eyes) and horizontal lines in the forehead resulting in a younger appearance and improved smooth skin texture. Skilful treatment with Botox® is routinely applied as specific cosmetic procedure for changing the shape of the eyebrows and to reduce smoker's lines around the lips.

Botox® is one of, if not the cheapest and safer excellent alternative to clinical invasive cosmetic surgery. The process involves a few drops of Botox® cosmetic injected with a very fine needle into the muscle that is responsible for the wrinkles 'blocking' the nerve impulse from accessing the area thus relaxing the weaker muscle, as a result of it, the skin loosens causing the wrinkles to gradually abate and progressively fade.

Botox® treatment is one of the safest procedures used now days for the reduction of wrinkles. It does not alter facial expression, it takes a few seconds and any discomfort which is localized to the area under treatment start disappearing once the injection is over.

As the body ages the appearance and flexibility of the skin alters, these changes become particularly visible on the face, in younger people, photoageing (sun damage), a stressful detrimental lifestyle and smoking are believed to be the main causes of facial lines and wrinkles. You don't have to be 'old' or be over a certain age before you are contemplating treatment. The majority of patients having botox treatment are over the age of 30, the average age is in the region of 45 to 50, patients should be within the ages of 18 - 65.

Botox cosmetic treatment is temporary, as a rule of thumb it takes
a day or two before you can see results which usually last from 3 to 6 months, thereafter, treatment can be reapplied to the same areas.

Botox is not a cosmetic but a classified approved drug, on this account you should always look into any    potential side effects before you start the treatment.
Botox effect stays in the body for up to six months, slowly naturally fading away without complications.    the injected Botox is broken down naturally within 1 to 2 days, but the effects of persist thereafter.
Possible effects: very slight bruising around the area of treatment, secondary facial pain and redness of    the skin, occasionally headache and nausea. cold like symptoms - length of duration: short term.
Check with the practitioner that he/she is trained and qualified and have experience in injecting Botox, if    in doubt about anything concerning the treatment do ask for clarification . If you are not comfortable    with the answers find another physician and/or consult your doctor - general practitioner.
There are no known drugs that might adversely interact with Botox, with this is mind you should tell the     person that administer the treatment about any medications you take or medical condition you have.
Botox Cosmetic is available by prescription only and after a usually free introductory consultation.
The best time to start using Botox is when wrinkles start to appear and well before they become deep.

Botox is approved for selling in single use sealed in small bottles which for hygienic    and safety reasons are to be used for one single person within 4 hours of opening.
Only fully licensed doctor or registered nurse may administer Botox or any other    injectable fillers. You should be able to check their credentials and experience.
Fillers do have a place in non surgical cosmetics but Botox is the only product that    affects the muscles that cause wrinkles.
Fillers 'mask' the wrinkle by adding volume around the muscle, 'filling the uneven    areas'. Botox is intramuscular and blocks the chemicals that cause overactive    facial muscles to contract thus relaxing them.
Restylane® is one of the most commonly used fillers offering by a different method    a 'comparable' result to Botox. Restylane is a good choice for lip enhancement, the    compound is an hyaluronic acid gel fully biodegradable that neutrilizes in the body    naturally within six months. Restylane Perlane is a thicker more viscous version    mainly used in areas of the face where more volume filler is needed.
Botox should not be taken if you are, or think you may be pregnant.

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