What is Botox?
Botox is a by-product from the bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. It has been purified and when used in small doses produces weakened muscles. It has been used for many years in treating patients with muscular diseases where the muscles are in spasm. For the past 10 years, it has been used in cosmetic dermatology to treat hyperfunctional facial lines.

What are hyperfunctional facial lines?
These are expression lines such as frown lines, brow lines, crow s feet and bunny lines which become prominent with age, sun damage, and excessive facial muscle activity.