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Benefits of Botox® Injections
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the #1 most common cosmetic complaint patients have is wrinkles. Approved for wrinkle treatment in 2002 and more recently for crow’s feet by the FDA, nothing smooths out wrinkles quicker than Botox Cosmetic®. Botox work by blocking the nerves that contract muscles, softening the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is most effective on wrinkles that have not quite set “dynamic” wrinkles that appear while you are moving your face, such as when you frown. “If you don’t move the muscle too much, you won’t form the wrinkle,” says Columbia University dermatologist, Monica Halem, MD. She considers Botox as a form of preventing wrinkles.
Some of the Medical Benefits of Botox:
What began as a treatment option for muscle spasms soon morphed into a cosmetic procedure that offered a multitude of health benefits. Indeed, the benefits of Botox continue to expand beyond its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 4,597,886 people sought out this nonsurgical procedure in 2016. While many pursue it for cosmetic purposes, the benefits of Botox span far beyond.
Botox can treat a Drooping Brow | Botox can stop Excessive Sweating | Botox: Reduces Migraine Symptoms |
Also called “Brow Ptosis,” drooping brow can cause patients to look unhappy and tired even when they are feeling awake and happy. In some instances, there are biological reasons for the droop. However, many times intervention is needed. Administering Botox® results in the relaxing of the brow muscles and when administered correctly, can keep them aloft. | “Hyperhidrosis” is defined by the National Library of Medicine as “a medical condition,” in which a person sweat excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest. This procedure needs to be repeated every few months | Botox reduces many of the major symptoms like sensitivity to light and nausea, making the migraine easier to deal with. |
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