Botox is a protein that is produced by a bacteria, clostridium botulinum, that relaxes muscles. It’s been used for years in the ophthalmology world for people that have problems with the way their eyes look, such as children that have one eye going in the wrong direction. Botox was used to relax the muscle causing the misguided eye, correcting the problem.

Botox (botulinum toxin A) was introduced over 30 years ago and was first administered by injection to the muscles surrounding the eye to patients suffering from crossed eyes. A derivative of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a protein which interferes with muscle spasms by blocking nerve impulses and temporarily relaxing the muscle.

Successful trials early on resulted in Botox gaining FDA approval for treatment and/or relief of neck pain caused by cervical dystonia, involuntary facial muscle spasms, eye misalignment (strabismus), upper limb spasticity, juvenile cerebral palsy, and hyperhidrosis. Botox is currently being assessed for treating a variety of other conditions including migraine headaches, excessive sweating and back pain.

On April 15, 1992 Allergan, won FDA approval of Botox Cosmetic for treatment of glabellar lines (area located between the eyebrows, including the corrugator and procerus muscles). Since its approval in 1992, Botox injections have become the most sought-after treatment in clinics nationwide. Wrinkles that are caused by muscle contraction, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead creases, and neck bands can be safely and successfully treated with Botox.

It must be noted that Botox does not cure a condition when treated with the drug, it only relieves the patient of the symptoms temporarily because after 3 to 6 months the Botox injection must be performed again to continue its benefits to the patient. Do consult a doctor before taking any botox treatment.

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