Healthy Considerations

Botox is a beauty product produced from Botulin, one of the most poisonous substances known to mankind. However, medical researchers found a way of using Botox to enhance beauty by injecting small amounts of the toxin to arrest the formation of wrinkles. Most would consider the physiology behind the process morbid. But patients don’t seem to mind the idea of injecting Botox into their facial muscles, and paralyzing them.

Since Botox is a neurotoxin, it attaches itself to nerve endings, and stops them from functioning. The muscles become helpless, and paralyzed. This process may take two to three days, depending upon the dose. First, the muscle movement slows down, and then it stops altogether.

Since the muscles cannot move, wrinkles cannot be formed. The patient can look young and youthful for three to eight months, till the effect of Botox wears off. After that the patient needs to take a fresh dose of Botox.

Of course, doctors need to exercise great care in injecting Botox. They must locate the muscle or group of muscles that have to be paralyzed, and inject the proper dose. A high dose, when delivered incorrectly, can cause serious problems.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Botox for cosmetic use, but it’s been less than happy at the way the toxin is being administered. There are reports in the US of people injecting Botox at parties, often without medical guidance. The FDA has also warned that Botox should not be injected after the patient has consumed alcohol.

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