How is Botox different from other Botulinum toxin treatments?
BOTOX® is Allergan’s brand of botulinum toxin type A. A brand of botulinum toxin type B is also now available. The two toxins are different in several ways: They are different serotypes They have different manufacturing processes They work differently They require different doses How does Botox work? Normally, your brain sends electrochemical messages to your muscles to make them contract and move. These messages are transmitted from a nerve to the muscle by a substance called acetylcholine. When too much acetylcholine is released, muscles become overly active and spasm or tense up. BOTOX® blocks the nerve from releasing acetylcholine. As a result, the muscle spasms stop or are greatly reduced, providing relief from symptoms. Your health care provider will know how much BOTOX® is needed to treat you effectively. It’s important to remember that botulinum toxin treatment is not a cure. For many people, however, its effects have been dramatic. With BOTOX®, the nerve will take about 3 mont
