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Botox, the brand name for botulinum toxin, is a treatment used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Once injected into a given area, Botox blocks the impulses from nerves to the small facial muscles that are used every time we laugh, smile or frown. The muscles cannot contract or move well enough and therefore tend to relax, leaving lines and wrinkles smoothed out.
The skin treatment is the most effective procedure for subtly tackling the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. It also prevents new lines forming by relaxing the facial muscles and reducing excessive facial muscles.
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