Botox is a medication that weakens the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles to appear. It is made from botulinum toxin type A, human albumin, and sodium chloride. Botox injections can temporarily reduce wrinkles in areas of the face that move, such as between the brows, in the forehead, at the sides of the eyes, and around the mouth. Botox is not a permanent solution to wrinkles, and its effects last for 3-6 months.
Botox is generally considered a safe medication to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. However, the FDA has not approved the use of Botox under the eyes for cosmetic purposes, and little research has looked into its effectiveness or side effects.
The active ingredient in Botox, onabotulinumtoxinA, is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent. Botox injections are FDA-approved medicines that contain onabotulinumtoxinA and are used to soften facial wrinkles, specifically moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.
In addition to Botox injections, there are also topical products with anti-aging properties that aim to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. These products are sometimes referred to as "Botox in a bottle" and work by promoting wrinkle-reducing, plumping, and firming benefits to reveal smooth, radiant skin.
