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Dr. Jennifer Persichetti completed the Botulinum Toxin Course offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Whether you're looking to smooth fine lines or obtain relief from chronic headaches or facial pain, cosmetic injectables may be a great option for you. Schedule your consult today.
Learn more about Cosmetic Injectables
What is Botox and is it safe?
Botulinum toxin is a manufactured injectable medication used therapeutically and esthetically to reduce the strength of targeted muscle tissue.
There are 7 different types of Botulinum toxins- we are using Botulinum toxin Type A.
The active molecule is a highly refined purified protein. There is absolutely NO bacteria in these products.
Botulinum Toxin A Mechanism of Action
The skin's natural state is smooth, but wrinkles happen because the muscle motor underneath it. At the level of the neuromuscular junction, the nerve will release a chemical called acetylcholine and this will tell the muscle to contract. Over time with this ongoing muscle movement will cause the overlying skin to wrinkle.
By injecting Botulinum Toxin into the underlying muscle, we are allowing the protein to bind at the level of the neuromuscular junction and it works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, and as a result the muscle will not contract, and over the next week or two, you will start to see the smoothing and diminishing of fine lines and wrinkles.