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Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin, a highly purified protein which is injected in very small doses to reduce or eliminate wrinkles. Botox temporarily blocks the signal from a nerve to a muscle. The treated muscles are weaker, so that the wrinkle formed by muscle contraction relaxes and softens. Because of its mechanism of action, Botox works best for lines that are formed because of muscle contraction such as frown lines and horizontal forehead lines, as well as smile lines (crow’s feet).

Botox treatment lasts for three to six months. Lines and wrinkles gradually reappear as the Botox wears off. With repeated treatment, doctors have observed that Botox may last longer as the muscles become less prominent from non – use.

The most common side effect of this treatment is temporary bruising. You may also have a temporary headache. If Botox spreads outside of the muscles being treated, there may be temporary eyelid drooping in a small percentage of patients. This is why the doctor will ask the patient not to rub the treated area for several hours and not to lay down for a few hours.

However, Botox should not be administered to patients who are pregnant, are breastfeeding, or have a neurological condition. Botox cannot be used on all types of wrinkles it important to have a detailed consultation with a doctor before proceeding with treatment.

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