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Derived from the botulinum toxin type A, Botox is a brand name for a highly purified and diluted preparation of botulinum used in numerous medical and cosmetic applications. It is also sold under the names Dysport and Myobloc. Botox is most widely known for its use in removing wrinkles. While the botulinum toxic itself is highly poisonous and even deadly, the same toxin in smaller doses can be used to safely treat a variety of conditions. Botox is most widely known for its use in removing wrinkles but is also has numerous medical applications. Botox was first used in medicine to treat strabismus, a condition in which a person's eyes do not align normally, and blepharospasm, or uncontrolled blinking. Today, Botox is the most commonly performed cosmetic operation in America, with over four and a half million people getting the treatment in 2007. Does Botox Work? Botox does work to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but this effect is temporary and has a host of risks attached,