Botox in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Botox is used medically to treat certain muscular conditions and cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporary paralyzing muscles. It is made from a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin that is produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is a non-surgical treatment that can temporarily smooth out moderate to severe forehead lines frown lines crow’s feet and a lined neck amongst other areas. This book presents a comprehensive overview of historical evolution of botox pharmacology method of storage complications advance uses of botox and precautions.