Botox is the commercial name for a medicine that has both therapeutic and cosmetic value. . Botox injection removes the frown lines between the eye brows and gives an individual, a more youthful and pleasant facial appearance. Botox is more in demand for its cosmetic value, and is a great beauty enhancer. Botox medicine has traces of toxicity and is approved by FDA, USA.

Therapeutic Use
Botox is administered by injecting it in to the affected area. In USA and other countries, Botox is widely used as an injection for treating eye muscle disorders and other painful muscle spasms. Botox, apart from its cosmetic use, is also used to treat a variety of diseases including crossed eyes, uncontrollable blinking, migraine and headache, cervical dystonia, excessive sweating, anal fissures, over weight, depression, diabetic neuropathy and for healing wounds etc.

Side Effects
Some minor side effects after botox injection like allergic reaction, headache, uneven smile and loss of ability to close the eye have been reported. These are temporary and will wear off soon. And, like all other cosmetic treatments, the effect of cosmetic treatment with botox also has a limited duration and will last for a period of three to eight months.