Botox Education from Denver Dream Medspa

What is Botox?

Botox is a brand name for a substance made from botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter necessary for muscle contraction. While botulinum toxin can cause botulism, a serious form of food poisoning, Botox is purified and used in controlled, therapeutic doses.