This muscle-relaxing protein is produced by Clostridium botulinum. In its purified form, botulinum is a neurotoxin because it blocks the nerve signals that cause your facial muscles to contract. The repeated muscle contractions give rise to the facial lines and wrinkles that can age you prematurely. 

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When small amounts of Botox are injected into the facial muscles, the muscle will eventually paralyze. When the muscles relax, the wrinkles disappear.

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Treatment is most effective on:

• "Crow's feet" or lines around the eyes,

• Forehead lines 

• Deep frown lines between the eyes. 

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Treatment can also be used for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), chronic migraines, and TMJ.