Botulinum toxin is a substance produced by a strain of Clostridium bacilli. Upon injection onto muscular tissues, it produces a local effect. Its mechanism of action involves blocking neural transmissions between your nerve endings and muscle fibers at the injection site causing weakness on nearby muscles. BTA (Botulinum Toxin Type A) actually limits muscular contraction and makes your muscles appear rested and relaxed. It is used to treat frown lines to have that younger looking skin and can be done in people from ages 18 to 65. There are several brands available around the world for Botox injections including Neuronox (MedyTox, Inc.), Myobloc (Solstice Neurosciences), Dysport (Ipsen, Ltd), Chinese Botolinum A (Shenfa Chem, Ltd.), & etc. Your doctor will usually determine the type and dosage for your shots. Make sure that you inform your specialist for any neuromuscular disorders and abnormalities, health history, if you are pregnant, and medication/food allergies. Botox is normally diluted before it is injected subcutaneously on the skin to eliminate whatever wrinkles and escrows you might have. The effect would is noticeable in a matter of 3 to 4 days after the Botox injection. The total effects will be within 10 to 15 days later. The visible changes will usually be realized about 4 months after the treatment.

So how much does Botox cost? Reports have shown that the average cost of Botox in the United States would be around $300 to $350 per session. However, the prices may vary on the professional fee of your specialist and the area of treatment. There are areas in the face that will require more than one shot of the Botox injection (e.g. the area surrounding your eyes). This part can cause you as much as $500 to $900. If you want to fix the wrinkles on your forehead, it may even cost you as high as $1,300. Botox price is indeed variable and can change according to your specific needs and skin type. Botox treatments tend to be much cheaper in Asia. In Thailand, it is you may have those frown lines treated for only about $180 to $200, crow’s feet for only $230 to $250, and those frown lines for only $180 to $200.

Before turning to Botox injections, you may want to prevent the occurrence of those wrinkle lines in your face the natural way. Take care of your skin by avoiding too much exposure to the UV rays, eating a healthy diet (full of raw fruit and vegetables), avoiding stressful activities and too much work, performing daily exercises (to improve circulation and oxygenating all your body cells), getting enough beauty rest and putting on some anti-wrinkle or anti-aging creams daily.