Botox is the trade name of medicinal Clostridium Botulinum toxin Type A. It has been used safely by Ophthalmologists for almost two decades as a non-surgical alternative to treat mild cases of strabismus (eye muscle imbalance) in children. It is now commonly being used as a cosmetic procedure to treat facial wrinkles in adults. This naturally occuring substance causes prolonged relaxation of the muscles that induce crow's feet, forehead wrinkles and frown lines. By relaxing these muscles, the overlying skin can smooth out and regain a more youthful appearance. The Botox injection treatments take only a few minutes, and the effects are generally seen within a few days. The effects will gradually fade over three to five months, requiring repeat treatments if so desired. Because the effects are not permanent, the patient can customize their future treatments to include more or less expression lines based on their previous response.
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