Fight Wrinkles with Botox in San Diego, CA

Who was it that said, "Let's squirt the botulism toxin into somebody's forehead"? Is it really that much more nutty than using bread mold to reduce infection? True, it's not as simple as that. Of course not. You can't just inject preserves gone bad.

Dr. Amir Karam, board certified plastic surgeon at Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery says, "Botox® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria that decreases the activity of wrinkle-forming muscles." It was found that this protein could smooth wrinkles while it was being used as a treatment for face and neck muscle spasms. The protein's use in reducing wrinkles was noticed as a side effect.

As to how it works, the protein works by blocking the nerve terminals for the wrinkling muscles from receiving certain neurotransmitters (particularly acetylcholine). A few drops of Botox® in San Diego is sufficient to be effective for several months.

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