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Botox Facts
Botox treatments are now offered in many cosmetic surgery clinics, spas, and salons. With this latest development in cosmetic medicine, more and more people prefer the use of Botox for the treatment of wrinkles and sagging skin over the more invasive surgical procedures.
Botox is FDA approved.
One of the reasons that some people will not undergo a treatment or use a certain medication is if there are pending issues regarding government approval. The use of Botox for the treatment of wrinkles is now approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Botox is prepared from a bacterial toxin.
The preparation comes from the botulinum A toxin that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. At very low doses, the toxin is not poisonous and has several beneficial effects.
Botox has other medical uses apart from its use in cosmetic medicine.
Known to few, even before the aesthetic applications of Botox were discovered, the preparation was already being used in certain muscle disorders. It is used for the treatment of certain types of spasms. Botox exerts its effect by reducing the muscular contractions in spasms. It was through this use of Botox that its effect on the wrinkles was discovered.
Botox is administered only by a licensed physician.
Although the treatment is offered in certain beauty and wellness centers, the administration of Botox injections may only be done by licensed physicians or dermatologists. With the growing popularity of the treatment, there are medical personnel who are specially licensed to perform Botox therapy. Be sure to inquire with the center before you set an appointment for a Botox treatment.
