Many patients have questions about botox and are often confused by what they hear on the radio or see on TV.  In a nutshell, botulinum toxin helps smooth deep furrows and helps produce a softer smoother skin surface, along with a more restful and youthful appearance.  Botox offers the ability to improve appearance without being subjected to major surgery.  Botox is also used for the treatment of uncontrolable eyelid and facial spasms (called blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm).  Botox is also useful to help create facial symmetry in patients with aberrant regeneration of the facial nerve after an injury to the face.  Botox is used most often in our clinic for softening crows feet, asymetric and furrowed brows, forhead wrinkles, and “lip stick lines” around the mouth.