I had written something about Botox being not suitable for Muslims previously. However, the other day when I was at the hospital, I noted that they are having a lot of medical tourists visiting. The hospital where I went to caters for medical tourists. A trip there is more like visiting a hotel than hospital because the patients will be pushing their luggages and trolleys merrily down the corridors to the doctors’ offices. Whoa….brisk business for the cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists because I noted that a vial of Botox is not that expensive after all.

I did a bit of Googling to find out exactly what is Botox and whether it is derived from. Apparently, it is some :

What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most popular non-surgical procedure in Los Angeles including the rest of the country. Simply, Botox is a neuro-toxin derived from the same spore that causes botulism.

How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?

Wrinkles are caused by the muscles creasing under the skin. When Botox is injected into the muscle tissue in minute doses, it temporarily paralyzes the muscle causing the muscle to relax and the wrinkles to disappear. (source Botox Los Angeles)