What Is The Science Behind Botox? - Dr. Marwah's Clinic
Botulim toxin, or Botox in short, has derived its name from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that is used in the procedure to affect the muscles within the body. This procedure is used in two forms – one is to medically treat people with muscular conditions, and the other is to cosmetically remove wrinkles from the skin by paralyzing the muscles. Botox is performed as a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for more than 6 million people across the globe every year! It is thus the most popular treatment executed to help people look younger by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The toxin is introduced into the muscles with the help of an injection which paralyzes them thus not letting them grow to form wrinkles. However, this is not a permanent solution. The effects of a single Botox session are seen for a few months only, after which the procedure needs to be renewed. This is why people have to perform Botox every 3-6 months for constant results. The bacterium Clostridium bot...