What is salivary gland botulinin toxin type A injection?

Also known as: botulinin toxin type A, Botox.

Botulinin toxin type A is an injectable medication sold under the brand name Botox that is often used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But it can also be used medically to reduce saliva production by injecting it into the salivary glands.

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Reviewed by: Nolan R Altman, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM