Botox Speech

Question 1

Clostridium Botulinum

Answer 1

klaa·stri·dee·uhm | baa·chuh·lai·nuhm

Question 2

What does Botox do?

Answer 2

It temporarily paralyzes muscles by blocking the nerve signals that tell muscles to contract.

Question 3

Origin of Botox

Answer 3

In the article titled, “The Remarkable History of Botox”, published June 4th 2024 on the website Very Well Health, Naveed Saleh states that in the 1970s, scientists tested treating strabismus (crossed eyes) on monkeys using the botulinum toxin and in doing so, they noticed that the toxin reduced wrinkles in the glabella (the skin between the eyebrows and above the nose). Allergan was then the first company to license the treatment and brand it Botox in the 1980s.

Question 4

FDA approved

Answer 4

Botulinum toxin was FDA approved for its medical use. It’s popularity in cosmetic procedures grew when people noticed its anti-aging effects on the skin

Question 5

Benefits of Botox

Answer 5

Reduces wrinkles, fine lines, and crows feet
More youthful appearance
Medically FDA approved to treat chronic migraines, muscle stiffness, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and even neck spasms.
Provides relief other medications couldnt address
Quick and minimally invasive and no downtime
Results in a few days to two weeks
Effective results with out the commitment of surgery