What is BOTOX Cosmetic used for?
BOTOX Cosmetic diminishes or eliminates so-called dynamic wrinkles in the face by paralyzing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into the muscle and prevents it from contracting by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscle. Because the muscle cannot contract, the wrinkle relaxes. Although BOTOX Cosmetic is mainly used to treat dynamic wrinkles in the upper third of the face, many physicians use it to cosmetically treat other areas of the face and neck. Moreover, BOTOX Cosmetic has also been used to treat migraine headaches and even excessive underarm sweating. BOTOX Cosmetic is not as effective on so-called static wrinkles which are better treated surgically or with dermal fillers.
