Botox

Botox Is a cosmetic drug used by millions all across the world to help treat the signs of aging mostly in woman but also common use for men to use as well. Botox is created from one of the most poisonous substance known to man; it was created from the bacteria Clostridium Botulism. The toxin is produced by a microbe that causes botulism, a type of food poisoning. Being infected by botulism can cause a serious potentially fatal disease called botulism poisoning. However medical technology has progressed enough that now people are using it for cosmetic purposes. Botox as it’s known in the cosmetic world is onabotulismtoxinA and is injected into areas of the body to temporarily paralyze the facial muscles to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet in the skin and other forms of wrinkles that form during the ageing process. Botox injections are also used to treat such problems as repetitive neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), overactive bladder and some causes of crossed eyes. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines in some people. Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor. The most common side effects include swelling or bruising at the injection site, headache or flu-like symptoms. If the injections aren't placed correctly, the medication may spread into adjacent tissues and cause problems as eyelid drooping, cockeyed eyebrows, crooked smile, dry eyes and possible excessive tearing. Although very unlikely, there is a possibility that the effect of botulinum toxin may spread to other parts of the body and cause botulism-like signs and symptoms. Always check to make sure that if you are going to receive a Botox injection that you make sure you find a reliable, experienced doctor who has plenty of experience in the injection so that you will have no problems with adverse side effects.   

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