What are Botox/Dysport injections?

Also known as: botulinum toxin A, botulinum toxin.

A Botox or Dysport injection is an injection of botulinum toxin (which causes temporary paralysis) into a muscle to relieve spasticity and involuntary movements.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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