Annals and Essences of Dentistry
Open Access
ISSN: 0975-8798, 0976-156X
ISSN: 0975-8798, 0976-156X
Mohamed Qhwagy
University of Genoa, Italy
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Ann Essence Dent
Botox cosmetic is proving to be an affordable alternative for thousands of people looking to enhance their appearance without the cost, risks and downtime associated with surgical procedures. So we can treat facial wrinkles by Botox injection Botulinum toxin is a neuromuscular blocking agent produced by Clostridium Botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium. When first discovered botox was pinpointed as the cause of severe paralysis acquired through the ingestion of contaminated food. BOTOX is caused by chemodenervation, which is a result of blockage of the presynaptic release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. The corrugator (medial eyebrows), crow’s feet, forehead, platysmal neckbands, and the jowl are frequently targeted areas for botox injections.