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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD answers: How does Botox work?

what means does botox work to get rid of wrinkles?


Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
6 months ago

Botox is the proprietary name for Botulinum Serotype A. The toxin works by irreversibly inhibiting Acetylcholine release at the neural synapse. Remaining Acetylcholine in the synapse is left over for three to five days and the effects of Botox will take effect once this Ach is used up.

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A: How does Botox work?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
7 days ago

Botox (Botulinum Toxin A) is a neurotoxin that causes muscle relaxation. Muscles contract using a neurotransmitter that is blocked when Botox is injected. When the neurotransmitter is blocked by Botox, the muscle can no longer contract. After Botox injections the creases and wrinkles in the face caused by muscle contraction smooth out.

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