Collection: Botulinum Toxin

Wrinkle toxin is a highly dangerousTrusted Source substance. A medicinal or cosmetic dose of wrinkle toxin blocks certain nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, leading to the relaxation of the muscle that has received the injection.

People typically use wrinkle toxin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. However, doctors also use it to treat certain health issues, such as:

• eyelid spasms
• drooping eyelids
• excessiveTrusted Source droolingTrusted Source
• excessive sweating
• a weakened bladder
• cervical dystonia
• diabetic neuropathyTrusted Source
• chronic Trusted Sourcemigraine

Attention:

• not lying down for 4 hours after the treatment
• not massaging or applying heat to the area for 24 hours
• avoiding heavy exercise for 24 hours
• avoiding alcohol consumption for 24 hours

Although wrinkle toxin is usually safe, it can cause:

• difficulty swallowing
• difficulty breathing
• generalized muscle weakness
• infection

These issues may arise shortly after the appointment or take a few weeks to appear.

Some people should not receive wrinkle toxin, including those who:

• are pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• are under 18, except when medically necessary
• are allergic to any ingredients in the solution
• have ever had an adverse reaction to wrinkle toxin