Botox is a toxin?

[jomol31]

Hmmmm. Although most of the botox posts seem to be in the general forum I thought I'ld try asking here first. I've heard its a toxin from a bacteria. Are bad allergic reactions a problem?

[piffany678]

I heard that besides the usual swelling and soreness you get from any injection, the doses they use are so small that it won't be harmful in the least.

[princemkhan]

It is the product of a bacteria known as Clostrudium Botulinum. Procedure involves injecting purified botulinum toxin into specific muscles of the face, weakening your muscles so that they cannot pull around the underlying skin.