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  2. Botulinum toxin - Wikipedia

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    Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (commonly called botox), is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. [24] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis. [25]

  3. ADDING MULTIMEDIA: FDA Approves BOTOX® Cosmetic ... - AOL

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    ADDING MULTIMEDIA: FDA Approves BOTOX ® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Temporary Improvement of Moderate to Severe Lateral Canthal Lines (Crow's Feet Lines) in Adults Newest Indication for ...

  4. US Consumer group seeks stronger warnings on Botox ... - AOL

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    The request comes after the advocacy group analyzed over 5,400 reports of deaths, life-threatening events and other serious side effect related to Botox and rival toxin-based wrinkle treatments ...

  5. Alan B. Scott - Wikipedia

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    By blocking nerves from sending signals to the muscle to contract, Botox essentially paralyzes the muscles temporarily. After working-out techniques for preparing the toxin and assuring its sterility, potency, and safety, Scott was granted FDA approval for investigational use, and began manufacturing it in his San Francisco lab.

  6. The Top 3 Medical Uses of Botox - AOL

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    Botox may be best known for its ability to combat crow's feet and other facial wrinkles, but it also serves an important role in the medical community. Since it was first approved for two eye ...

  7. Aesthetic medicine - Wikipedia

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    Aesthetic medicine is a branch of modern medicine that focuses on altering natural or acquired unwanted appearance through the treatment of conditions including scars, skin laxity, wrinkles, moles, liver spots, excess fat, cellulite, unwanted hair, skin discoloration, spider veins [1] and or any unwanted externally visible appearance.

  8. Indication (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    The opposite of an indication is a contraindication, [4] a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment because the risks of treatment clearly outweigh the benefits. In the United States, indications for prescription drugs are approved by the FDA. Indications are included in the Indications and Usage section of the Prescribing Information.

  9. Everything You Need to Know About Daxxify Injections - AOL

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    If you are allergic to Botox, avoid Daxxify as the toxin is the same. The most common risk is bruising at the injection site. Patients can also experience a headache after the injection.