Botox

Meanings

1. 1noununcountabletrademark

   A substance made from bacteria that is injected into muscles to make them relax and become less wrinkled.

   Grammar: Uncountable, so you say 'Botox' or 'some Botox', not 'a Botox' or 'Botuxes'.

   Patterns

   • have Botox
   • get Botox
   • Botox injections

   She decided to have Botox to smooth out the lines on her forehead.

   Many clinics offer Botox as a quick treatment for wrinkles.

   He gets Botox every few months to keep his face looking young.

2. 2noununcountablemedicaltrademark

   A medical treatment using this substance to help with conditions like severe muscle spasms or excessive sweating.

   Grammar: Also uncountable; often used in phrases like 'Botox treatment' or 'Botox therapy'.

   Patterns

   • Botox treatment
   • Botox therapy
   • use Botox for something

   Doctors sometimes use Botox to treat migraines that do not respond to other medicines.

   Botox therapy can reduce sweating in the underarms.

   The hospital offers Botox injections for patients with muscle stiffness.

Common combinations

Botox injections

Botox injections are popular among people who want to look younger.

have Botox

She had Botox before the wedding.

Botox treatment

The Botox treatment took only a few minutes.

Botox party

Some clinics host Botox parties where friends get injections together.

Synonyms and how they differ

botulinum toxin

The scientific name for the substance; use this in medical or formal contexts.

filler

A different type of injection that adds volume to the skin; not the same as Botox, which relaxes muscles.

Commonly confused: Botox or botulism?

Practice

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