botulinum toxin injections for wrinkles

May 2001

More patients will get botulinum toxin injections for wrinkles.

In fact, Allergan will soon be marketing Botox Cosmetic. It contains the same toxin that's in regular Botox.

Botox is often used for severe muscle spasms or tremors.

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