B*tox<\/strong><\/a>, and the various other brands of botulinum toxin are complex molecules that are derived from nature but synthesized in a laboratory. They work by blocking nerve receptors in muscles, sweat and oil glands. When skilfully administered to the target muscles, B*tox can be used to decrease wrinkles, reduce sweating and decrease oiliness in the skin.<\/p>\n Classically<\/b>,\u00a0B*tox<\/strong>\u00a0is injected to erase lines on the forehead, between the eyes (the glabellar frown lines) and the crow\u2019s feet. Less lines means less shadows<\/strong> across the face\u00a0which looks neater<\/strong> and fresher<\/strong>.\u00a0Or younger.<\/p>\n A novel use for B*tox<\/strong>\u00a0would be to reduce the size of the jaw muscles<\/strong>. B*tox is injected into the biting muscles at the back of the jaw to cause the muscle to weaken and shrink. This then gives a\u00a0slimmer and more triangularly shaped face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n B*tox can also be used to\u00a0define a jawline and also to lift the skin<\/strong> of the neck.<\/p>\n And then there is\u00a0Intradermal B*tox<\/a> (previous also called Microb*tox or Mesob*tox)<\/strong>. Multiple tiny injections of b*tox are placed within the skin to decrease the “opened-pores”. And btw, the intradermal b*tox also reduces sweating and oil secretions, which gives another level of refinement to the skin. Conditions like mild acne and rosacea responds well to this treatment.<\/p>\n B*tox is also quite often used in the treatment of\u00a0hyperhidrosis<\/strong><\/a>. Injected into the skin of the armpit or the palms, it will reduce sweating for 6 months of more.<\/p>\nWhat are the uses for B*tox?<\/h2>\n