Neurotoxin Injections

What is Neurotoxin?

Neurotoxin is a protein produced by a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. It is widely used in medicine for many conditions and has an excellent safety profile with no known long term side effects. Neurotoxin works by paralyzing the muscle it is injected into and generally lasts up to 2 months.

How will Neurotoxin be injected?

The placement and number of injections needed depends on the condition being treated and the individual’s previous response to treatment. Fine needles, in conjunction with only small amounts of medication needed result in relatively painless injections. The ideal amount of Neurotoxin required can take a few treatments to determine, and the response can vary between visits even when injecting the same total amount of Neurotoxin.

What are the risks of Neurotoxin Injections?

The most common side effects are headache, drooping of the eyelids (ptosis) and dry eyes.