Botox treatments are popular for reducing wrinkles around the eyes, between eyebrows or on the forehead, when you do not want to have surgery. But Botox is a controversial practice, and it might not have the effects that you expect.

Botox
Botox is the trade name of a drug derived from an extremely poisonous, toxic chemical produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. This chemical, when injected into muscles in small amounts, keeps the muscles from contracting or moving. The muscles relax, leading to skin that appears to be smoother with fewer wrinkles. The effect will last several months between treatments. This chemical can also lead to botulism, a rare, but potentially fatal, medical condition. Yes, the same toxic substance that can make you so sick can also make you look younger.

Botox can be effective on wrinkles around your eyes, on your forehead, and on your neck. However, Botox is not as effective for treating wrinkles around the mouth. After all, you need to use those muscles, whereas you don’t need to furrow your eyebrow as much. In addition, Botox will not affect wrinkling due to overexposure to the sun.

Do Your Research
If you want to explore Botox treatments, look for a physician carefully. Choose a doctor who is experienced in administering Botox. You do not want that doctor to insert Botox into the wrong muscle.

Your doctor will want to have your medical history and will discuss what you can expect from receiving this treatment. Your physician will also want to know about any types of drugs that you might be taking, particularly antibiotics.

The Food and Drug Administration recommends that you avoid Botox parties. A Botox party includes someone, sometimes not even a physician, who will give Botox shots in a home setting.

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