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In Canada, Botulinum Toxin (Botox) treatment was the top-most  minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure done in 2015.    Ageing can bring about many unwanted effects on a person’s skin, especially their face. The skin starts to sag, and wrinkles begin to form. During this time, a person can’t help but wish for the clock to reverse, to bring back the youthful glow on one’s face. With advancements in medical science and research, it is now possible to reverse signs of ageing. The elixir used in this wizardry is Botox. Here is everything you need to know about this treatment. What Is Botox? Botox refers to a neurotoxin protein compound produced by bacteria. When injected in a specific area, it affects the working of nerves inside the muscle receptors of that area. This compound inhibits the ability of the nerves to aid in the production of more muscle. Now, the wrinkles produced by muscle contraction get eliminated completely. However, over time, these muscle recep...

In the stories of Oscar Wilde there is a titular character known for his immortal beauty, who looked something like this: Now even though this completely fictional character was timeless and possessed unparalleled beauty, he is famous for two major things: his portrait and his dark circles. Even this titular character, who never aged couldn’t defeat the drastic effects which come with the passage of time. So how can you? It’s true that you cannot keep at bay the onslaught of ageing and lines and wrinkles, but with the advancements in modern cosmetics there is much that can be to prevent the signs  of ageing from showing. This is where Botox enters the scene, which employs the toxin botulinum and targets the nerves and muscles which cause facial expression. The signs and symptoms of ageing don’t appear until you’ve actually aged quite some, but the causes lie deep in your younger years. The exposure of skin to the sun and the skincare regime of the 20s affect how a pers...