What is botulism? The serious complication linked to unlicensed injections

Botulinum toxin acts as a neurotoxin – meaning it impacts nerve function - (Getty/iStock)

Botulinum toxin is the most common non-surgical procedure performed globally, with nearly nine million procedures estimated to take place each year. In the UK alone, around 900,000 botulinum toxin injections are carried out each year.

But with the growing popularity of this procedure comes an increase in risks and unwanted outcomes.