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What is Botox ? |
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BOTOX® is a sterile lyophilized form of botulinum toxin type A. It is produced from a culture of the Hall strain of C botulinum and purified by a series of acid precipitations to a crystalline complex containing the toxin and other proteins. The FDA approved BOTOX® in December 1989 as an orphan drug for the treatment of strabismus, hemifacial spasms, and blepharospasm. BOTOX® is distributed in 100-unit vials.
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In aethetics or cosmesis, Botox is used commonly to get rid of wrinkles, frown lines and facial asymmetry among many uses. It can also be used to raise the temporal brows and reduce or remove neck lines and wrinkles.
An important point of note is that the benefits or effects of BOTOX® is temporary and they are normally effective for only 3-6 months after which they may need to be re instituted. |
