Botox uses various forms of botulinum toxin to temporarily paralyze or relax muscle activity and is effective for wrinkles caused by muscle movement, such as those when you smile, laugh or squint. Carefully placed Botox injections can restore a youthful appearance to facial skin for three to five months.

Does Botox make you look happier?

Yes, Botox® can make you look younger and feel happier but maybe not for the reasons you think. Botox® treatments will make you look younger by helping to iron out the wrinkles. When you look younger, you tend to feel better about yourself.

Does Botox make your skin glow?

THURSDAY, May 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Botox injections might do more than simply paralyze facial muscles to create a more youthful appearance. New research suggests the anti-aging treatments may also turn back the clock on facial skin itself, aiding its ability to stretch and recoil.