Discuss “How Things Work: Botox”

Botox injections are one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures in popularity in the beauty industry, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. This “wonder” injection caused a stir in the aesthetic industry when it was introduced, primarily because it removes unwanted wrinkles and can reduce neckbands.

For the majority of users, who are between 25 and 65 years old, Botox is an effective way to gain a youthful appearance. But how exactly does this anti-wrinkle serum work?

Botox is actually the shortened term for botulinum toxin A, a therapeutic agent derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that is behind the food poisoning botulism.

The bacteria contain seven variations of the botulinum...