10. Is Botox (Clostridium Botulinum Toxin A) injection safe? Could I still move my face after the procedure?

Botox is a sterile and highly purified protein toxin, initially marketed and use for neurologic problems or illness like neuralgia and headache. Now, it is used in other field of medicine, particularly cosmetic plastic and derma procedure, because of the well documented beneficial anti-aging effect it has. At present, Botox is approved by the US-FDA for treatment of vertical and transverse frown lines of the forehead. It is a safe treatment modality when used properly in terms of its indications and dosing. Botox is commonly used to treat dynamic fine lines of the face such as transverse forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet or smile lines. It is not true that Botox treatment would freeze facial expression; this is a common misconception regarding this treatment modality. Patients are advised to discuss this in details with their doctor.