How Does BOTOX Work?

How Does BOTOX^® Work?

And Who Should Avoid BOTOX^®

How does BOTOX^® work?

BOTOX^® blocks the transmission of acetylcholine from the nerves to the muscle. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which send a message to the muscle telling it to contract or tense up. With the flow of acetylcholine blocked or significantly reduced, the muscle can no longer retract and it relaxes. As a result, the wrinkled areas smooth out and soften.

Who should not have BOTOX^® injections?

Women who are who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not have BOTOX^® treatment. People who have neurological diseases should not use BOTOX^®.
 

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