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A registered medical practitioner (doctor) can still give permission for the treatments to be carried out on under 18s, but only when the injections are given by either a registered doctor, nurse, pharmacist or dentist. If you’re 18 or over Once you’ve had Botox injected, the effects on the muscles usually become apparent within a few hours, with the main effects appearing after about a week. Are the injections safe? Nayyar P, Kumar P, Nayyar PV, Singh A (December 2014). "BOTOX: Broadening the Horizon of Dentistry". Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 8 (12): ZE25–ZE29. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/11624.5341. PMC 4316364. PMID 25654058. a b "Botulism toxin X: Time to update the textbooks, thanks to genomic sequencing". Boston Children's Hospital. 7 August 2017. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021 . Retrieved 28 October 2019. I use makeup every day to enhance my appearance. Is there really such a difference between that and the temporary aesthetic boost of Botox?a b Carruthers JD, Carruthers JA (January 1992). "Treatment of glabellar frown lines with C. botulinum-A exotoxin". The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. 18 (1): 17–21. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1992.tb03295.x. PMID 1740562. Koirala J, Basnet S (14 July 2004). "Botulism, Botulinum Toxin, and Bioterrorism: Review and Update". Medscape. Cliggott Publishing. Archived from the original on 1 June 2011 . Retrieved 14 July 2010. Ozgur OK, Murariu D, Parsa AA, Parsa FD. Dry eye syndrome due to botulinum toxin type-A injection: guideline for prevention. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2012 May;71(5):120-3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360079/ Xeomin is another FDA-approved injectable neurotoxin for treating various conditions, such as cervical dystonia and blepharospasm. It is similar to Botox but may have fewer side effects for some individuals. Dysport Botulinum Toxin Market". Fortune Business Insights. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021 . Retrieved 22 May 2021.

While Botox is great in preventing wrinkles, it is only one part in a comprehensive regimen to maintain a healthy youthful appearance," Chang says. "Treatment with topical retinoids and filler injections are adjuncts that one should expect to use over time."Drooling is a potential side effect of Botox treatments, which may take several weeks for the toxin to wear off and for improvement to be seen. Drooping Eyelids and Asymmetry Botox can help alleviate muscle stiffness and spasms in patients with spasticity, but it may also cause muscle weakness or loss of bladder control in some cases. Botox Side Effects and Precautions Overview of all the structural information available in the PDB for UniProt: A0A0X1KH89 (Bontoxilysin A) at the PDBe-KB.

Zamanian A, et al. (2017). Efficacy of Botoxversus placebo for treatment of patients with major depression.Botox injections are generally safe when performed by an experienced healthcare provider. However, it is essential to be aware of potential side effects that may arise. Here are nine more common side effects to be aware of: Headache Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (Commonly called botox), is a highly potent neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. [17] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis. [18] The toxin causes the disease botulism. [19] The toxin is also used commercially for medical and cosmetic purposes. [20] [21]