by Modern MD Team | Sep 2, 2025 | Botox, Educational
What Is Botox? A Brief Scientific Overview Botox is the brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin type A, a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large amounts, this toxin can cause botulism, a serious illness. However, in controlled,...
by Modern MD Team | Apr 25, 2021 | Blog, El Paso Botox
There are two types of BOTOX® treatments. BOTOX® Cosmetic is used for aesthetic treatments, unlike regular BOTOX® which is only used therapeutically. While the first is used to relax facial muscles to smooth wrinkles and fine lines, the other is used to relieve pain...