Neurotoxin injections are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments to smooth out lines, with more than 6-7 million treatments administered each year. Botox® Cosmetic is a specific brand of neurotoxin protein derived from Clostridium botulinum, an organism found in the natural environment where it is largely inactive and non-toxic. Botox® is FDA-approved, is widely used in 98 countries and is a safe and effective treatment with more than 16 years of testing and studies behind it.