# What Is Botox? What exactly does Botox do?

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**Published on:** 2022-07-26
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![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/829b71025df1e682c999180e6d13dc16) Botox is a botulinum toxin, which is also known as the neurotoxin. It was first used in cosmetic treatments to reduce wrinkles and furrows on the face. Botox injections are most often used to treat excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) and facial lines that can make you look older or unhappy. Some people also use Botox for migraine headaches, muscle spasms, and urinary incontinence. Botox is injected into certain muscles of your face or neck so that those muscles will not move as much when you make expressions or move your head. This reduces the appearance of wrinkles in these areas. — Botox is a type of cosmetic treatment that is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. It can also be used to treat migraines, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms. Botox injections are usually administered by a doctor or nurse and take about 15-30 minutes with no downtime. \ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/149fb5c4a5f56e194766882f5636b785) We are proud to be premier providers for **[Botox in San Diego](https://allurantmedical.com/wrinkle-reduction/botox-in-san-diego/)**. Onabotulinum toxin A, also known as Botox or Dysport, is a purified protein and neurotoxic complex that relaxes muscles when injected directly into them. The signal to nerve impulses sent to the muscle is blocked by Botox or Dysport. \ \

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