Botox

Botox injections refer to a group of medications that use different forms of botulinum toxin to temporarily paralyze the activity of muscles. Botulinum toxin is produced by the microbe that causes a type of food poisoning called Botulism.

Botox is mainly used for reducing facial wrinkles and to treat certain disorders such as Cervical dystonia Hyperhidrosis, chronic migraines, overactive bladder and even crossed eyes.

Why it is done

Botulinum toxin injections disrupt the chemical signals that originate from the nerves, mostly signals that result in the contraction of the. Botox injections help to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause:

• Wrinkles
• Frown lines that occur between the eyebrows
• Crow's-feet, the lines that originate and spread out from the corners of the eyes
• Forehead furrows
• Cervical dystonia
• Lazy eye
• Certain neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy
• Hyperhidrosis
• Chronic migraine
• Bladder dysfunction

The number of injections that are required depends on various factors, including the extent of the region which is being treated. Botox injections are generally performed in a doctor's office. Botox must be administered only under the care of a skilled doctor or physician. It could be extremely dangerous if it is administered incorrectly.

Risks

Botox injections are mostly safe when performed by a skilled and experienced doctor\ssive tearing

Contact your doctor immediately if you observe any of these side-effects persist for hours or weeks after receiving Botox: