Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin comes from a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum and works by blocking a chemical that helps muscles move, causing temporary muscle paralysis. The most common types used are A (like Botox) and B (like Myobloc). These treatments can reduce wrinkles and help with medical issues. The effects last about 3 to 6 months.

Botox temporarily relaxes muscles by blocking nerve signals.

• Injection: Botox is injected into specific muscles, depending on whether it’s for cosmetic or medical use

• Blocking Signals: It binds to nerve endings at the neuromuscular junction

• Normal Function: Normally, nerves release acetylcholine to make muscles contract

• Inhibition: Botox prevents acetylcholine release, so muscles don’t receive the contraction signal

• Effect: This leads to muscle relaxation, reducing wrinkles in cosmetic use and relieving conditions like muscle spasms or migraines in medical applications