What causes wrinkles and frown lines?
Frown lines, forehead lines and crows feet are caused by the constant movement of muscles underneath the skin. For example, a wrinkle in the area between the eyebrows may appear and persist because of the repeated, often unconscious action, of frowning. These lines can produce an angry or frustrated look on the face. This is the same for lines by the eyes, often called crows feet, which are caused by smiling or squinting. Raising our eyebrows often will result in forehead lines. What is BOTOX Cosmetic? BOTOX Cosmetic is a purified product produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This drug works by weakening the muscles that cause wrinkles. Used in its purified form, in tiny amounts, injection of BOTOX Cosmetic will relax muscles, lessening the appearance of frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet. What benefits can I expect? BOTOX Cosmetic therapy can decrease the strength of the muscles in which it is injected. By relaxing these muscles, frown lines, forehead lines, a
