The History of Botox
Here at Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics, we thought it would be interesting to give an insight into the history of Botox. It has been around for a lot longer than most think.
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Where does Botox come from?
Botulinium toxin type A, or Botox as it is now commonly known, has been around for a longer time than most realise. Most are unaware of its history and what it can be used for. Both medically and cosmetically as a wrinkle treatment. So, we thought it would be useful to share a timeline of our most popular treatment here at Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics:
So who discovered Botox?
1817
It was around this time that Justin Kerner described the Botulinum toxin as a “sausage poison”. Because the bacteria that produce the toxin could be found growing in improperly handled or prepared meat products. It was Kerner, a physician, who first conceived a possible therapeutic use of botulinum toxin and coined the name botulism (from the Latin botulus, meaning “sausage”).
1928
Snipe & Sommer, for the first time, purified the toxin.
1949
Arnold Burgen discovered through experimentation that botulinum toxin blocks neuromuscular transmission through decreased acetylcholine (acts as a neurotransmitter) release.
1950’s
It was the 1950s when scientists discovered that the botulinum toxin (now known as Botox®) can reduce muscle spasms.
1960s-70s
Throughout the 1960s and 70s, scientific studies were carried out to see if the Botulinum toxin Type A (Botox) could treat strabismus (crossed eyes) – in 1980, the first treatment was completed on a human.
1988-89
It wasn’t until 1988 that Allergan researched how Botox could be used for other medical procedures. And in 1989, Allergan released Botox ®, the first botulinum toxin approved by the FDA. This was to treat strabismus and blepharospasm (eyelid spasms).
2000
In 2000, the FDA approved that Botox ® could be used to treat cervical dystonia by reducing the degree of abnormal head position and neck pain. Two years later, Botox ® cosmetic treatments were approved by the FDA to reduce moderate to severe frown lines with specific doses between the brows.
2004
In 2004, Botox ® was approved by the FDA to treat underarm excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
2009
2009 marked the 20th anniversary of Botox®.
2010
In 2010, the FDA approved Botox ® therapy to treat increased muscle stiffness for upper limb spasticity. Botox ® was studied to treat the prevention of recurring headaches in adults diagnosed with chronic migraines and approved by the FDA.
If you’re interested in what our Botox® treatments in Bournemouth or Botox in Harley Street, London, or our dermal fillers can do for you, then please call Austin Brewer, facial aesthetic practitioner, via the buttons below to book your consultation and find out more.
