The Science Behind Botox: How Does It Actually Work?

"Botulinum Tox A (Botox, Xeomin, etc) blocks the release of a chemical allowing muscles to work," reducing wrinkles and fine lines when injected.

The article uses a paper analogy: repeated folding creates deeper creases that eventually become permanent. Similarly, toxins prevent skin from folding, halting wrinkle formation. "Many patients start preventative treatments prior to noticing lines at rest" because established wrinkles are harder to resolve.

"Botox has become a universal term—like Kleenex—that can mean multiple different brands, including Xeomin and Dysport." Skin Clique typically uses Xeomin and Dysport for injections.

Did You Know:
- Neurotoxins derive from Clostridium botulinum bacteria, highly poisonous in large doses
- Several neurotoxin subtypes exist; Botulinum Toxin A is the commonly used variant
- All toxins originate from the same Botulism Type A strain

Skin Clique emphasizes providing "convenient, affordable access to medical-grade treatments performed by board certified experts."