How does Botox work?

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A: How Botox works

C. Bob Basu, MD

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a non-surgical aesthetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65.  Botox works by reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause those persistent frown lines that have developed over time.  Generally the... more

A: Mechanism action of Botox

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

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.

A: Temporarily Weakens Muscles

Anil R. Shah, MD

Botox works by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter called Acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter is found throughout the body. By preventing the release of this neurotransmitter, the muscle can not be stimulated, preventing the muscle from contracting. The effects of Botox are temporary. In patients... more

A: Botox has been commonly used in the aesthetics industry...

Erik Austin, DO, MPH

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... more

A: Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a protein...

D.J. Verret, MD

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called... more

A: BOTOX injections are a simple and non-surgical...

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

BOTOX® injections are a simple and non-surgical procedure whereby very low doses of a natural purified protein are placed into specific muscles, which relaxes the muscles and prevents contraction. The actual mechanism of action is by blocking or reducing the release of a neurotransmitter called... more

A: Dr. Samuel Lam explains the function of Botox injections...

Samuel Lam, MD

Dr. Samuel Lam explains the function of Botox injections and how your wrinkles are smoothed out over time by the injections.

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