Botulinumtoxin-A, commonly referred to by the trade name "Botox" is a neurotoxic protein that prevents muscle contraction.

Strategically injected in small amounts specific areas of the face, botulinumtoxin prevents the muscle contractions (such as raising the forehead or furrowing the brow) that cause wrinkles.

While most of us call these neurotoxins "botox", much like we call all tissue "kleenex", Botox is simply a brand name.

Your provider may use other similar products such as Xeomin, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Daxxify.