What Exactly Is Botox Cosmetic?
Botox cosmetic is a natural, purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Very low doses of Botox cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the overactive muscles that cause lines to form. Botox cosmetic works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles. The effects of botox cosmetic are usually confined to the injected region; it does not travel throughout the body.
Treatment with Botox cosmetic for cosmetic purposes may result in the formation of antibodies that may reduce the effectiveness of subsequent treatments with Botox cosmetic for glabellar lines or other indications. However, the potential for antibody formation may be minimized by injecting with the lowest effective dose given with the longest feasible intervals between injections.