Neurotoxins (Botox®, Xeomin®, & Dysport®) work by attaching to the end of a nerve cell and blocking the release of acetylcholine, a naturally produced chemical in our body responsible for causing muscle contraction. As a result, the muscle injected with the neurotoxin will be temporarily paralyzed. This gives the effect of smooth lines and reverses the appearance of wrinkles. The effects of the neurotoxin last 3-5 months on average and the level of “paralysis” is proportional to the number of units injected at a particular treatment area.
