Yes, a neurotoxin. And it's pretty powerful. Only 140 NANOGRAMS are enough to kill a healthy 70 kg male.
So why are women (not exclusively) happy to inject this stuff in their face and pay serious sums of money for it?
Let's begin.
What is botox?
Botox or Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that is synthesized by certain bacteria (Clostridium botulinum for the curious readers).
This poison affects the nerve endings and prevents transmission of the impulse. In other words, it can paralyze you. Muscles become flappy and unable to contract, and you become paralyzed. Why does death occur? Because of paralysis of the muscles of the chest, that are used to move our lungs and breathe. You can literally suffocate and you will be very aware of it.
So who came up with the idea of injecting this poison into the body and earning a lot of money by doing so?
Someone very smart.
There are numerous diseases that cause painful muscle cramps. Very, very painful. This is where botox kicks in. In these conditions, botox has the most significant role in treating.
If used properly, the botox will only distribute in the desired tissue and will not spread in the body, i.e. will not cause paralysis anywhere else. That's why, today, botox is considered to be safe and effective if it is used by professionals.
In addition to treating painful muscle spasms, in plastic surgery, this toxin is used to remove wrinkles. Botox is injected into the desired facial muscle, relaxes it, and therefore wrinkles are less visible. The facial skin becomes flat and the full effect of this treatment is observed two weeks after the injection. However, this effect lasts for a short period of time and that’s why the muscle returns to its original state and the wrinkles reappear. It is therefore necessary to repeat this procedure.
In addition, botox is used to treat strabismus (crossed eyes), increased sweating, and even chronic pain and several types of migraine.
All in all, a very powerful substance.
If you decide to subject your body to decorative surgery, please inform yourself about possible side effects and the procedures in general. Such procedures may be performed exclusively by professionals.
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