The disputed botulinum is actually a well established practice in the field of cosmetic surgery. Unpleasant consequences occur only when the interventions are not performed by professional hands.

Botulinum toxin, in fact, is a neurotoxic protein, but used in small quantities and by expert doctors is one of the best corrective skin defects because it is also a powerful muscle relaxant: it is able to stretch the muscles for an anti-wrinkle effect that lasts over time.