BOTOX®(onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years and older.

The injectables used to treat migraines are the same kind used by aesthetic surgeons and dermatologists to minimize facial wrinkles. Licensed medical professionals treat migraines by injecting botulinum toxin into multiple areas around the head and neck.

Botox Cosmetic is used for aesthetic purposes for wrinkles and Botox is used as a therapeutic treatment for many medical conditions, including migraine headache prevention. Botox Cosmetic and Botox come as separate products but are both prescription medicines that contain the active ingredient onabotulinumtoxinA.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults. For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

Possible side effects and unwanted results include: Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site. Headache or flu-like symptoms. Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.

BOTOX® is a good option for preventing and reducing dynamic wrinkles on your face. By reducing the responsiveness of facial muscles, BOTOX® helps maintain a younger appearance. However, because the botulinum toxin works on the nerves under your skin, there's no direct benefit for the quality of your skin.

The only difference between the two procedures is that with Botox for migraines, they may do a few more shots in areas where the pain is experienced.

7 Benefits of Botox

• Enhances Natural Beauty.
• Improves Many Health Conditions.
• Non-Invasive and Fast Procedure.
• Nearly Immediate Results.
• Inexpensive Cosmetic Procedure.
• Lasting Results.
• Customizable Treatment Options.

Neuromodulators are the umbrella term for any product that utilizes botulinum toxin to temporarily relax a target muscle in order to prevent and sometimes treat fine lines and wrinkles. Botox has come to be the household name for neuromodulators, but other common brands include Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin.

Risks

• Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site.
• Headache or flu-like symptoms.
• Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.
• A crooked smile or drooling.
• Watery or dry eyes.
• Infection at the injection site.

Botox is a common procedure that's rarely accompanied by serious side effects. However, you should call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience: Vision problems, including blurred vision or drooping eyelids. Signs of urinary tract infection, such as blood in your urine (hematuria).

Botox is popular due to its ability to paralyze muscles and prevent wrinkles. However, this may result in some facial expressions being lost. If it's not injected properly, Botox can freeze certain facial muscles and cause a constantly surprised look.

While it's mainly known for tightening up face wrinkles, Botox can also help with medical issues like migraines, TMJ (aka temporomandibular joint) disorders, and bladder issues. But there are risks to keep in mind, too (think: headaches, drooping eyelids, or even difficulty breathing).

Wrinkle relaxing botulinum toxin type A injections 'neurotoxins' are the most common non-invasive aesthetic procedure in the U.S. While they are commonly called “Botox,” there are actually four different FDA-approved neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin.

Indeed, there are four related injectables on the market: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau, and they all use botulinum neurotoxin to smooth out wrinkles and lessen the signs of aging in the same way, though there are many misconceptions about how that happens.

Reducing and Preventing Facial Wrinkles To get rid of wrinkles and fine lines, BOTOX® is injected into the muscles that are usually the underlying cause of wrinkles. This allows the muscles to relax around the injection site, making the skin smooth again and reducing the amount of wrinkles.