While the word “Botox” is often used as a blanket term to describe a cosmetic procedure, it is actually a brand name that has become synonymous with the process. So, what exactly is Botox? Botox is an ...

Botox Cosmetic is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer. It uses botulinum toxin type A, specifically onabotulinumtoxinA, to temporarily paralyze muscle. This reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles.

Botox temporarily blocks a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, preventing nerve signals from reaching muscles. As your body metabolizes the toxin, nerve function returns and symptoms gradually ...