Important information
- Botulinum Toxin is made by a bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum.
- Botox causes Botulism when ingested, so when used it is very diluted and in small amounts.
- Botulinum Toxin is a very toxic substance, in fact, Wikipedia calls it "...the most acutely toxic substance known..."
- It was originally found in a batch of sausages in Germany that killed dozens of people. Scientists then conducted an experiment on the sausages, and found the bacteria that makes Botulinum Toxin.
- Botulinum Toxin can be used for more than cosmetic reasons, it can temporarily cure Blepharospasm, a condition where your eyes randomly close, like eye spasms. The treatment lasts for 3 months, then it has to be taken again.
- Botox can cure other diseases and ailments as well, such as Cervical Dystonia, Strabismus, muscle stiffness, and Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (uncontrollable armpit sweating, and no I am not joking).
- If taken too often, Botox can prevent the ability to express feelings through the facial muscles.
- Most commonly used to remove wrinkles or to smooth skin.
- Allergan, Inc. owns the rights to the Botox formula.
- Botox causes Botulism when ingested, so when used it is very diluted and in small amounts.
- Botulinum Toxin is a very toxic substance, in fact, Wikipedia calls it "...the most acutely toxic substance known..."
- It was originally found in a batch of sausages in Germany that killed dozens of people. Scientists then conducted an experiment on the sausages, and found the bacteria that makes Botulinum Toxin.
- Botulinum Toxin can be used for more than cosmetic reasons, it can temporarily cure Blepharospasm, a condition where your eyes randomly close, like eye spasms. The treatment lasts for 3 months, then it has to be taken again.
- Botox can cure other diseases and ailments as well, such as Cervical Dystonia, Strabismus, muscle stiffness, and Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (uncontrollable armpit sweating, and no I am not joking).
- If taken too often, Botox can prevent the ability to express feelings through the facial muscles.
- Most commonly used to remove wrinkles or to smooth skin.
- Allergan, Inc. owns the rights to the Botox formula.