We all want to look great and feel great even as we age. So, we resort to our trusted plastic surgeons to help us feel and look younger. One of the most popular procedures to achieve a younger looking face is Botox. But let’s explain what Botox is.

Botulinum toxin or most commonly called Botox is used medically to treat certain muscular conditions, and cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. It is made from a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium from which Botox is derived, is found in many natural settings, including soil, lakes, and forests.

The bacterium can also be found in the intestinal tracts of mammals and fish and in the gills and organs of crabs and other shellfish. Such naturally occurring instances of Clostridium botulinum bacteria and spores are generally harmless. Problems only arise when the spores transform into vegetative cells and the cell population increases. At a certain point, the bacteria begin producing botulinum toxin, the deadly neurotoxin responsible for botulism.

Neurotoxins target the nervous system, disrupting the signaling processes that allow neurons to communicate effectively.

When is it used? Botulinum toxin is predominantly used as a treatment to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and fine lines.

Botulinum toxin is not just used for beautification purposes; it is also currently used to treat over 20 different medical conditions, with more applications under investigation. Beyond aesthetic applications, Botox is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including eye squints, migraines, excess sweating, and leaky bladders.

This procedure therapy should only be administered by a trained and qualified physician like Dr. Ernest DiGeronimo. Expect great results tailored to your specific wrinkles and needs as you will tell Dr. DiGeronimo which lines bother you. Dr. DiGeronimo combines a skilled and precise surgical technique with artistry, enabling you to bring out the the best in you, with a natural look!

Dr. Ernest DiGeronimo was trained in the art of plastic surgery by the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Ralph Millard, considered by most plastic surgeons as one of the founding fathers of the modern plastic surgery. He has since perfected his skills over the past 30 years by performing thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries that he fondly refers to as his personal “Works of Art“. You can call his office at (305) 932-5557 today!