Afraid of Botox?
This is a common comment. Many people are afraid to get Botox because it is a toxin. Below are three facts that dispel the myths associated with Botox.
1. Botox does not contain the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulinum. It only contains the protein which is involved in the effect. Unless the bacteria are in the body, the protein will not continually be produced.
2. Botox is injected very superficially into the skin. It does not reach the bloodstream sufficiently to cause the symptoms associated with botulism.
3. The amount required to cause symptoms of botulism is approximately 100 times the amount injected into the skin.
