Botox
- noun
- /ˈboʊtɑks/
- Specialized
- The doctor explained that Botox is effective for temporarily paralyzing facial muscles to minimize fine lines.
- a Botox injection
- laryngeal Botox
I mean, you can get fillers these days and Botox, which is a help, right?
- I mean, you can get fillers these days and Botox, which is a help, right?
- There was no Botox, no fillers, nothing.
- Have I got to have some Botox, some facials?
- But also I don't like the way Botox feels.
- And no I have gotten Botox but I have not gotten anything.
- So I've been having Botox cosmetic treatments for the last two years.
- I'm gonna do some other light Botox this year as well.
- So the Botox for me, it just makes my makeup sit great.
- Now Igerilene is is has been touted as being Botox in a bottle.
- I am a fan of Botox, baby Botox.
- Boom, boom, boom, Botox, filler, all the things.
- But today we're going to get onto that Botox because you really need it.
- Maybe just go and get some Botox is all I'm saying, you know?
- So also having the Botox prevents me from doing that.
Examples
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I am a fan of Botox, baby Botox.
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But some Philadelphia skin care teams have high confidence in Botox and dermal fillers treatment.
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And this is what Botox looks like in real life.
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But today we're going to get onto that Botox because you really need it.
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Yeah, I got Botox one time.
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What about this lady right here with all the Botox?
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Did you bring any Botox?
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So also having the Botox prevents me from doing that.
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She practically talked me into getting Botox last summer.
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So I've been having Botox cosmetic treatments for the last two years.
Synonyms
A very strong poison made by bacteria that causes deadly food poisoning
A very strong poison made by bacteria that stops muscles from working and that doctors use to relax them
A medicine made from germs that relaxes muscles to treat muscle tightness and reduce wrinkles
A dangerous poison made by bacteria that stops muscles from working and can kill, used in tiny medical doses
A very strong poison made by bacteria that causes a serious illness of the nerves
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Botox comes from the longer name botulinum toxin, where toxin means 'poison'. Doctors use very small amounts to relax muscles and smooth wrinkles, so the name reminds us that it is a strong natural poison used in tiny, controlled doses to change how muscles move.