Researchers suggest Botox can reduce ability to feel emotions

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 07:32 in Psychology & Sociology

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers studying the effects of Botox, a chemical used to smooth out facial wrinkles, have found the paralysis of facial muscles can reduce feedback to the brain and in turn reduce the intensity of emotional responses, especially to mildly positive stimuli.

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