By:Bronia Campbell Botox is an injectable substance that is a medical grade form of the botulinum toxin A, also called botox botulism. It is a medical protein that is injected into the muscles of the face to minimize the appearance of furrows and lines. Although the words botox and botox botulism sound frightening there is really nothing to worry about. The fact is that nobody has been harmed by botox or even had an allergic reaction to it. A lethal injection would consist of 2,500 - 3,000 units! Cerebal palsy sufferers are given doses of botox as high as 1,000 units routinely to help them with the associated muscle spasms. As the average dose for cosmetic reasons is 75 units, it is extremely safe. When botox is used for cosmetic purposes the toxin is purified, diluted and then injected into the facial muscles. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses that control the movement of muscles by restricting the patients ability to contract them. A smoothing effect is seen almost immediately and it continues to improve over the next few days. The results last from three to six months after which most patients gradually return to their former state. The immobilising properties that make botox sound bad, are the ones that make it incredible! The main questions people ask is "will botox make my face look frozen?", "how will I look?" and "will others detect my little secret?". One of the biggest misconceptions is that botox will eliminate all facial expressions. If it is done properly using an artistic eye, the proper technique and conservatively, the patient should look like a more rejuvenated and refreshed version of themselves. Botox Uses - Crow's feet - Frown lines - Brow lines - Low back pain - Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) - Migraine headaches - Muscle spasticity from cerebral palsy, stroke, or - multiple sclerosis - Neck spasms - Vocal cord spasm - Facial spasms Overall botox treatments are very safe and effective. Reprint this article free of charge as long as you keep the author's resource box or bio intact and the links active. A copy of the ezine or URL of the page where the article was reprinted emailed to the author would be very much appreciated. Article Source: http://www.dailynewarticles.com Bronia is a researcher and writer for www.skin-fresh.com a user guide to microdermabrasion,stretch mark removal and treatment,botox,chemical and skin peels,acne treatment and all non surgical cosmetic procedures. More Articles from Beauty Category: How To Control Oily Skin How To Control Oily Skin, Part 1 The Oily Skin Dilemma: What Can You do? How To Prevent Oily Skin Turning Into Acne Is it Oily Skin or Seborrheic Dermatitis? Will This Help Your Oily Skin? What Is A Laser Hair Removal Clinic Cosmetic Surgery - Is It For You? Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You Do You Want to Know All About The Best Anti-Ageing Foods? Could Your Lifestyle Be Affecting Your Dry Skin? Experiencing Severe Itching of the Scalp? If so, Scalp Psoriasis May be The Problem! Tattoo Information You May Need To Know Searching for the Ultimate Antiaging Skincare Product Do You Suffer From Body Acne?