Botox, although used commonly, is actually a registered, trademarked brand name of Allergan pharmaceuticals. It is the name of their formulation of the botulinum protein (toxin).

The use of botulinum to reverse wrinkles and fine lines provides highly satisfactory results. It is used to target facial wrinkles, namely crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead lines.

Apart from this particular cosmetic use, it is also used in the masseter muscles (jaw) to help with slimming the jawline and giving a more feminine appearance.

The medical indications of botulinum include usage in cases of chronic migraine, adult spasticity (which is muscle stiffness in arms and legs), pediatric spasticity.

What an injection of the molecule does is that it blocks the transmission of signals from the nerve ends to the underlying muscle. This makes the muscles relax and therefore the overlying wrinkles reduce in appearance. It works remarkably well even on moderate to severe wrinkles.