How does Botox work?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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... more

Botox will weaken / paralyze a tiny area of the muscle it is placed in. If it is done under facial expression muscles whose over-activity produces the skin wrinkles, the muscle will not be able to produce such wrinkles for 4-6 months and the skin becomes smooth. You can read much more on my web page -... more