What is Botox™?

Botox™ is a short-lived treatment for wrinkles. The cost of Botox™ treatment ranges from $350 to $550 per appointment, and Botox™ treatments last for about four months. Botox™ is a trademarked term.

Botox™ is actually made from botulism toxin, which can make some people very sick, but Botox™ injections can be used by doctors for treatment of certain medical conditions like erratic muscle contractions.

The FDA approved Botox™ injections for cosmetic use in 2002, but doctors have been using Botox™ injections for over 10 years in the treatment of other medical conditions. While using Botox™ to treat problems with facial muscles, doctors noticed an unintended effect of Botox™ -- some wrinkles around the eyes looked better after treating patients with Botox™. Botox™ is most often used as a non-surgical cosmetic injection to correct wrinkles, with results similar to a facelift.

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