Every time we move our face – laugh, smile, frown, etc. – our muscles are contracting. After years of moving these muscles, they begin to create furrows and folds in the skin. Botox® is different than many facial fillers. Instead of adding volume, Botox® blocks the nerve signals that contract the facial muscles, paralyzing them. The result is smoother and less defined wrinkles. Over time, you may require less frequent treatments, as weaker muscles contract less frequently and stop new wrinkles from forming. Botox® has also been proven to be an effective treatment for incontinence, overactive sweat glands, and migraines.