Botox is short for Botuloxin A, which is very useful toxin. It is produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. it is an anaerobic. For its strength (causes muscle paralyses) it has been the most feared natural product. Because of that it has been tested as a biological weapon.

In the last 20 years has the Botox become a cure. I can cure some neurological illnesses - otherwise hard to cure - such as cricks and unwanted jumps, mainly in face, around eyes and mouth; infantile brain paralysis, disseminated sclerosis, after vessel brain illnesses, some head aches, back aches, abnormal sweating and curing strabismus.

In the last 6 years, the esthetic surgery started using it. For removing lines around eyes, nose and also to control abnormal sweating in the armpit and palm. The effect is achieved by blocking some nerves function.

In 2001 there was over 1 600 000 Botox applications in the USA. That was 20% of all procedures and 2 356% raise according to 1997. With this Botox became No.1 in the esthetic surgery not only in the USA.

What are the reasons for this success?

Mainly its easy application. Absolute safety when using the prescripted amount. The minimal limitation and mainly success in areas where other cures failed.

A young and successful look rules the "civilized" world. A tired, upset face lined look is accepted negatively. Getting rid of these lines is very hard. It's because they are dynamic. They are connected to the mimic muscles. Because of this the brows move down and closer to the nose and cause deeper lines. If we can block the muscles, this moving stops, the brows move up,lines disappear and the face becomes happier. The same process can be used with lines around eye corner.

Botox is applied by a very thin needle directly in places we want to affect. It is just a few stings and takes 5 minutes, then the patient can go home or to work without any problems. The effect comes within a few days. Often there is fear from the unnatural look, stiffness in the areas. The effect is very natural and unnoticeable. That is the cause for popularity of Botox among men.

If we should talk about bad effects of Botox, there are just two:
1. time limitation - just 3 to 6 months
2. the price is pretty high.