It’s not magic...

Botulinum toxin is a cosmetic treatment used to reduce wrinkles by temporarily paralysing muscles. Here in Australia, botulinum toxin is sold commercially under three names: Botox (Allergan), Dysport (Galderma) and Xeomin (Merz). Botox and Xeomin units are generally interchangeable, however, Dysport uses a different unit measure and so more dysport units are needed per treatment. The injections work, after a few days, by preventing signals from the nerve cells reaching muscles. This leaves the muscles without instructions to contract, effectively weakening them. They treat frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, mouth lines, square jawlines and tight neck bands. Botulinum toxin is currently used to treat over 20 different medical conditions including severe neck muscle spasms, chronic migraines, post stroke and leaky bladder.