Botox Injections
Dermatologist · Cosmetic, Laser Dermatology NYC
Botox and all other medications that are derived from botulinum toxin are administered by injection. In its pure form as bacteria, the toxin causes botulism, a dangerous disease that comes from food poisoning. But Botox is safe to use for a number of reasons:
Botox is derived from deadly bacteria; it’s not the toxin in its pure form.
Botox is diluted with other ingredients.
Botox is injected directly into muscle; it’s not ingested, as is the case for food poisoning.
Tiny amounts of Botox are used in any one injection site
