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A neurotoxic protein generated by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum and related species is known as botulinum toxin, or Botox. It causes flaccid paralysis by preventing the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon terminals at the neuromuscular junction. The toxicity is what leads to botulism.
What exactly does Botox do?
Botox injections stop specific chemical nerve signals from causing muscles to contract. These injections are most frequently used to momentarily relax the facial muscles that contribute to wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead.
How long do Botox last for?
In general, Botox lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment.
We are proud to be premier providers for Botox in San Diego. Botox or Dysport, generally known as onabotulinum toxin A, are a purified protein and neurotoxin complex that, when injected straight into the muscle, causes muscle relaxation. Botox or Dysport blocks the signal to nerve impulses sent to the muscle.