New study reveals how botox effects brain

Botox is highly common these days, yet new study revealed some scary facts about it. Here are all the details.

Millions of women get botox injections to look more beautiful and younger, yet new study suggests there might be a problem. A new study has revealed that injections of botox into the face can change the way the brain interprets and processes emotions.

Botox might have some effects on the brain

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The findings may mean that botox actually temporarily impairs individuals' ability to understand other people's emotions. The facial feedback hypothesis proposes that sensory feedback from individuals' facial expressions also influences the emotional experience itself.

Botox injections are usually done every 4 to 6 months in order to prevent wrinkles and keep a younger, fresher look. There are many researches on botox, still more research reports are coming. The new study has revealed that actually having a botox might not be so good for you. In Botox injections, a toxin called botulinum is injected into the designated area. This toxin, which causes paralysis of the muscles, prevents wrinkles by stopping the transmission between the nerves and the organs reached by the nerves. However, it can also cause some facial expressions to be restricted during this time. Study revealed that preventing frown lines with botox injections inhibits the way the brain processes emotional expressions.