Botox
noun
A drug which is made from a toxin and is used by doctors in small amounts to treat health problems.
My doctor suggested Botox for my muscle spasms.
Often appears as...
- botox injection
- botox treatment
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Technical
noun
A drug used by doctors or plastic surgeons in small amounts to improve appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.
She got botox to smooth out the wrinkles on her forehead.
Often appears as...
- botox injection
- botox procedure
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A drug which is made from a toxin and is used by doctors in small amounts to treat health problems.
My doctor suggested Botox for my muscle spasms.
Often appears as...
- botox injection
- botox treatment
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A drug used by doctors or plastic surgeons in small amounts to improve appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.
She got botox to smooth out the wrinkles on her forehead.
Often appears as...
- botox injection
- botox procedure
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Botox is commonly known for treating various health issues beyond cosmetic uses.
The patient received Botox to help with chronic migraines.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
When discussing botox in medical context, it's often referred to by its scientific name - botulinum toxin.
Botulinum toxin has diverse medical applications, including treating excessive sweating.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Required
Doctors must use exact amounts of botox; otherwise, it could be dangerous due to its toxic nature.
The neurologist calculated the precise dose of Botox for the procedure.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Botox is commonly known for treating various health issues beyond cosmetic uses.
The patient received Botox to help with chronic migraines.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
When discussing botox in medical context, it's often referred to by its scientific name - botulinum toxin.
Botulinum toxin has diverse medical applications, including treating excessive sweating.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Required
Doctors must use exact amounts of botox; otherwise, it could be dangerous due to its toxic nature.
The neurologist calculated the precise dose of Botox for the procedure.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Botox is commonly known for treating various health issues beyond cosmetic uses.
The patient received Botox to help with chronic migraines.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
When discussing botox in medical context, it's often referred to by its scientific name - botulinum toxin.
Botulinum toxin has diverse medical applications, including treating excessive sweating.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Required
Doctors must use exact amounts of botox; otherwise, it could be dangerous due to its toxic nature.
The neurologist calculated the precise dose of Botox for the procedure.
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used fMRI imaging to measure brain activity before and after injecting Botox to suppress smiling muscles the findings supported Darwin's theory but by showing that facial feedback modifies the neural processing of emotional
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The hidden power of...
used fMRI imaging to measure brain activity before and after injecting Botox to suppress smiling muscles the findings supported Darwin's theory but by showing that facial feedback modifies the neural processing of emotional
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Quote examples
Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
I used to have these frown lines on my forehead and thanks to them, people thought that I was the serious sorts. I used to host a chat show then and it used to look really bad. And so I got botox done and it worked for me.
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Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
I like the Kardashians. I watch 'em. When Kim got the botox in her face, and it made her face go weepy, that was funny. I also watch 'America's Next Top Model.' I've always been a big fan.
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Nikki Reed
American Actress
In Hollywood, no one is happy with who they are. When they're young, they want to look older. When they're older, they're getting botox shot in their face to look younger.
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Brandi Glanville
American Celebrity
Yeah, tons... fillers and botox and I've definitely made some mistakes but it's hard to watch yourself get older on television.
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Patricia Cornwell
American Writer
Botox not only helps with wrinkles, it actually makes you feel more relaxed as frowning causes tension.
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Janice Dickinson
American Model
Every six months I fly to Dallas to get botox and I also get collagen injections.
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Mandira Bedi
Indian Actress
I have a thing against using botox and fillers. That's not my thing at all.
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Pia Wurtzbach
German Model
I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.
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Courteney Cox
American Actress
Botox? I think it's fantastic and also horrible.
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Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
Botox to me is not surgery.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
I used to have these frown lines on my forehead and thanks to them, people thought that I was the serious sorts. I used to host a chat show then and it used to look really bad. And so I got botox done and it worked for me.
Quote examples
Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
I like the Kardashians. I watch 'em. When Kim got the botox in her face, and it made her face go weepy, that was funny. I also watch 'America's Next Top Model.' I've always been a big fan.
Quote examples
Nikki Reed
American Actress
In Hollywood, no one is happy with who they are. When they're young, they want to look older. When they're older, they're getting botox shot in their face to look younger.
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Brandi Glanville
American Celebrity
Yeah, tons... fillers and botox and I've definitely made some mistakes but it's hard to watch yourself get older on television.
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Patricia Cornwell
American Writer
Botox not only helps with wrinkles, it actually makes you feel more relaxed as frowning causes tension.
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Janice Dickinson
American Model
Every six months I fly to Dallas to get botox and I also get collagen injections.
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Mandira Bedi
Indian Actress
I have a thing against using botox and fillers. That's not my thing at all.
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Pia Wurtzbach
German Model
I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.
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Courteney Cox
American Actress
Botox? I think it's fantastic and also horrible.
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Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
Botox to me is not surgery.
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