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Botox is a substance derived from botulinum toxin while botox injection is a natural purified protein, which in very low doses relaxes the overactive muscles that cause frown lines to form and botox treatment is simple, non-surgical as well as smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that have developed over time.

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» Botox Stroke

By Karen Mc Farlane | Published 01/27/2006 | Botox |

Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin. Botulism is a form of food poisoning that occurs when someone eats something containing a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin A is one of the neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. The most serious symptom of botulism is paralysis which in some cases has proven to be fatal. The botulinum toxins attach themselves to nerve endings. Once this happens, acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter responsible for triggering muscle contractions, cannot be released. A series of proteins, VAMP, syntaxin and SNAP-25, are essential for the release of acetylcholine. Certain botulinum toxins attack these proteins. Botulinum toxin A (Botox) affects the SNAP-25.

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» Botox Injection Problems

By Karen Mc Farlane | Published 01/26/2006 | Botox |

Botox is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines and it is generally used in people aged 18 to 65. It works by blocking nerve transmission to temporarily reduce the contractions of the facial muscles that cause frown lines or crow?s feet and it has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles, and botox injections are becoming increasingly popular.

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» Botox Erases Facial Lines

By Karen Mc Farlane | Published 01/26/2006 | Botox |

The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, referred to by its product name botox which is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, which temporarily helps in paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Botox is an effective instrument in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

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» Botox Pros Cons

By Karen Mc Farlane | Published 01/25/2006 | Botox |

Botox injections basically are the latest and the most popular cosmetic procedures in the USA. They are said to reduce wrinkles and hence a research shows that about 1.6 million Americans get botox shots every year. The reason what makes botox shots so popular among the people of USA is the fact it isn?t the old formula of cutting and stitching up your face to avoid the visibility of wrinkles. All you need to do is take a single shot and of course which follows a course of shots and the magic of youth is back. However these shots have a number of side effects that make them less easily available. Following are some of the pros and cons of botox.

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