We are taking a closer look at Botulinum toxin which is a prescribed and licenced medication. It is neurotoxic protein that is produced from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. It is known to be highly toxic and can have a deadly effect however is small doses has been used for many different treatments such as some of the following

• Blepharospasm (excessive blinking)
• Wrinle Reduction
• Crows Feet around the eyes
• Frown lines
• Prevent muscle spasms
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Squints
• TMJ pain
• Wound healing
• Excess salivation
• Migraines
• Other types of headache disorders
• Vocal cord dysfunction

If you are considering a Botox treatment it is vital that you spend time research who you choose to administer botox. Their a long running debate to decide are plastic surgeons better than dentists to administer your Botox injections. Dentists argue that they have the best knowledge of facial anatomy and are dealing with injections using fine needs all day.

On the other hand plastic surgeons say their knowlege of facial structure and aesthetics are the reason you should choose to have your treatment done with them. It is always very wise to have a consultation with your chosen practioner before making a decision to have treatment. Make sure they have experience of using Botox for your required area of treatment.For example injecting Botox into the armpits for excessive sweating requires a different technique from treating frown lines and crows feet.

One good way of choosing who your going to have administer your Botox injections is to ask them what kind of Botox training course they have been on and who have they had train them in the past and what experience they have of treating patients with your particular requirements or health condition.