Botox temporarily blocks a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, preventing nerve signals from reaching muscles. As your body metabolizes the toxin, nerve function returns and symptoms gradually ...

In my mid-30s, when Botox was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic use, I wrinkled my nose. Stick a syringe full of muscle-paralyzing poison into my face? I would never ...

Exercise increases heart rate and blood flow, which can cause Botox to migrate (move) outside of the intended treatment area. This can lead to side effects such as temporary drooping or weakness of ...

Botox, while generally safe, carries a risk of neurological side effects, such as drooping eyelids, dizziness, and headache. More serious complications, including nerve damage, may occur in rare cases ...