BOTOX® Articles

BOTOX® Works on Muscle Disorders
Botulinum toxin, known to many as BOTOX®, is safe and effective to prevent excessive sweating of the armpits and hands and to treat many involuntary muscle disorders, newly published guidelines suggest. The guidelines, developed by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the May 6 issue of Neurology Magazin, reinforce that botulinum toxin has become an effective treatment for numerous movement disorders associated with excessive muscle contraction.

BOTOX®: Beyond Forehead Wrinkles and Crow's Feet
Injectable Proven Safe and Effective for Non-traditional Facial Rejuvenation Procedures; Alleviating Migraines and Excessive Perspiration.

BOTOX® Cosmetic: A Look at Looking Good
The promise of a more youthful look was too tempting for 53-year-old Mary Schwallenberg to pass up. So, when the Food and Drug Administration approved a product that temporarily improves the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows, the Orlando, Fla., resident took a shot at it. And it wasn't long before she became one of many people clamoring for regular treatments that often include refreshments and friendly conversation, as well as injections.

Injecting BOTOX® May End or Delay Need for Joint Replacement Surgery
BOTOX® shots may do more than get rid of wrinkles. A new study shows BOTOX® may decrease the pain of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and potentially prevent or forestall the need for knee replacement surgery. The preliminary research was presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.