Botox is a trade name for Botulinum toxin and is a nuerotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botox although is known to be popular now has a history of its use from as long as the past from 1870.
In cosmetics a small dose of botox is used as a injection. As much as 4.6 million procedures are carried out in United States alone, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the product name for Allergans cosmetic wrinkle removing drug. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent that works at motor nerve endings (nerves that lead to muscles). BOTOX® Cosmetic is a drug used for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines). These frown lines come from muscles called corrugator and/or procerus muscles. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the name used for the process of injecting the BOTOX® Cosmetic product into the patient.

What is BOTOX Cosmetic Injection?
Botox is a widely used injection cosmetic procedure that utilize Botulinum Toxin Type A to treat facial lines, crows feet and forehead lines, smokers lines.

How does Botox Cosmetic injection works?
Botox Toxin is injected in small amounts with fine tiny needles to the muscles that is responsible for the fine lines on the facial area. The toxin works on the nerve endings of the muscles therapeutically relaxing the target muscles.

How long does BOTOX last?
Results depend on individual patients. It will normally last up to four months or longer. You will return back to the office with the gradual fading of BOTOX effects. BOTOX cosmetic treatment is required three or four times per year.
 
What are BOTOX Cosmetic treatment Benefits ?
No downtime
· It is purified protein
· Eliminates or relaxes the lines without any invasive surgery
· Last up to four months, sometimes longer
· Short appointment time.
Are there any side effects from BOTOX Cosmetic ?
No permanent side effects are known from BOTOX and has been safely used by millions.
However, temporary side effects such as bruising and pain at injection site can occur. Eye lid, eyebrow droop is rare , It is temporary and usually last for two to four weeks. Ultra fine needles and topical anesthetic can be used to minimize the possible discomfort.

What are the commonly treated area ?
Areas commonly treated are Forehead frown lines, Crows feet, Chin, lip lines, smile lines, migraine headaches, excessive sweating.