Botox Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that can be injected into the facial muscles to improve the look of crow’s feet lines, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows. Botox can also be used to slightly lift the brow as well as reduce lines around the neck. Another use for Botox is in the treatment of excessive underarm sweating, also known as axillary hyperhidrosis. Talk with Dr. Carter for more information if you think you might benefit from this procedure.
Botox is a trade name for the toxin that Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce. It is used in controlled and diluted amounts and has proven to be a safe and powerful treatment for wrinkles.