Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Botox Application and Iatrogenic Botulism: Panacea or Peril?

toxin-A (BoNT-A) creates temporary paralysis in the muscles by acting on the muscle-nerve junction. It is injected into the mimic muscles when a decrease in the movements of the mimic muscles is desired. Despite many favorable applications, the use of BoNT-A is not without drawbacks.