Botox® Injections

Botox®, (botulinum toxin type A) is a substance that acts to block the signal from nerves to muscles. It is injected very precisely using an ultra fine needle into several locations on the face. Botox® blocks the impulses from the nerve to some of the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines thus relaxing the targeted muscles so they do not contract, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing for normal facial movement and expression.

Botox®, may also be used to block the signal from nerves to sweat glands in patients with excessive sweat production. This generally decreases sweat production in troublesome areas such as the axillae (underarms) and palms.