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Dr. Erik Austin answers: How does Botox work?

what means does botox work to get rid of wrinkles?


Erik Austin, DO, MPH
21 months ago
By Erik Austin, DO, MPH - San Diego Dermatologist

Botox has been commonly used in the aesthetics industry for many years. It works to relax facial, forehead, and neck muscles, by blocking a neurotransmitter, thus reducing or eliminating unwanted wrinkles. If injected properly, a person can achieve completely natural looking results. Treatment can be done in a brief 20-minute session with no downtime involved.

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