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WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN OR BOTOX®?

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WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN OR BOTOX®?

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Botox® is the trade name of Botulinum toxin Type A which is a purified protein produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Like many things, excess is a bad thing … in large doses taken internally, usually from eating contaminated canned foods, it causes a disease called botulism. Used in purified form, in tiny amounts and in specific muscles, injections of Botox® will relax the action of that specific muscle, achieving desired effects. It is used widely in medicine in several conditions for treatment of excess muscle spasm and to relax muscles around the eyes. In dermatology and cosmetic surgery it is primarily used for treatment of unwanted lines and localized excess sweating (hyperhidrosis). • Botox for Wrinkles and Frown Lines • What causes wrinkles and frown lines? • What benefits can I expect? • How is the botox given? • Does the injection hurt? • Can I get botulism? • Will the treatment be permanent? • What are the common side effects? • Photos of Dr Berg patient bef

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