What is Botox® Made Of?

What is Botox® Made Of?

The botulinum toxin used to make Botox® has been produced by bacteria and is highly purified. Botox® uses one of seven similar compounds, onabotuliumA. Other types of muscle-relaxing neurotoxins use different forms, all of which work in a very similar way. While this compound can be toxic in high doses, injections use only tiny amounts. Botox® causes no permanent changes. Your face will return to normal, wrinkles and all, after it wears off. 

What Can Botox® Treat?

All of our Levy Dermatology injectors are certified by Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox®. We use Botox® for many purposes, including:

• Crow’s feet around the eyes
• Glabellar lines (creases between the brows)
• Forehead lines
• Neck bands
• Under-eye lines

Botox® also has many medical uses. Doctors use it to treat excessive sweating, eye muscle problems, muscle spasms, and migraines. 

Botox® vs. Dermal Fillers

Botox® excels in treating certain types of lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers, another type of injectable treatment, work on different types of lines. Dermal fillers add volume to areas like the lips and cheeks. You can have Botox® and dermal fillers if your dermatologist thinks you will benefit from both. Dermal fillers are often used for nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and fine lines around the mouth.