Botox was created to help people with crossed eyes, however case studies soon revealed that it also stopped muscle spasms on the face.
According to the America Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2017, 7.23 million Botox procedures were performed in America- 2% more than 2016. as the cosmetic number increased over 40 years, however, doctors reported other side effects from the injections.
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has only approved seven uses for Botox such as crossed eyes and eyelid spasms., but there are many more off-label uses that have become popularized.