Botox

Botox is the name of a medicinal substance based on so-called botulinum toxins. These special neurotoxins are naturally produced by some bacterial strains, but they can also be syntethically produced and used in medicine for different purposes. For example, Botox is used to combat some forms of movement disorders, teeth grinding, migraines and tension headaches, as well as special conditions such as Frey syndrome. Most people, however, the drug is more known from cosmetic surgery. Here, the injection of Botox can provide a smoother complexion and reduce wrinkles.

Threatening side effects

From a medical point of view, however, the use of Botox against wrinkles is extremely critical, as there are several side effects ranging from local pain, drooping eyelids and dysphagia to rare sarcoidosis. In addition, the impact is limited (a maximum of half a year). While Botox as a drug in medicine offers quite useful uses, the injection for purely cosmetic purposes is therefore rather refuse. (Fp)

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