Though most often recognized as an aesthetic procedure, Botox is also used for a variety of conditions and is a popular solution for excessive underarm sweating. It is used to treat jaw clenching and teeth grinding. It is a great way to smooth out wrinkles, however Botox is good for various other physical and aesthetic complaints. Botox can help sculpt your features, ease physical pain, and even improve your smile, as well as give you a more youthful appearance. Here are some uses for Botox:
Overactive Bladder
It's true, Botox can even help with this embarrassing and problematic medical condition. The bladder muscles relax, which helps prevent them from contracting and causing the need to urinate frequently, when a doctor injects a small amount of Botox into them. The results can last longer than six months and the procedure is fairly simple. People who undergo this treatment will find that overall they feel much more comfortable, and the quality of their lives has vastly improved.
Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating can be both embarrassing and irritating. You might get sweats in different parts of your body. The underarms and face are the two most common places in your body for sweating. As soon as possible, each and every person wants to get rid of this embarrassing problem. The technical term for foo much sweating is 'hyperhidrosis'. A medical condition can cause it, but it might be for other reasons. The effects of treatment wear off after 12 to 15 months, so you will have to go for the injections again if you want the same result after that.
Migraines
Botox also helps relieve migraine pain. The debilitating pain that results from this condition is understood by anyone who has ever suffered from a migraine. Botox injections can treat pain from migraines but the exact way it works is not known. It is possible that this simple technique blocks the sensory nerves that send pain signals to your brain, treating the migraine. The toxin is also thought to relax muscles, which reduce the sensitivity to the pain during a migraine. Instances of migraine have been reported to drop by half or more, by those who use Botox to treat them.
Botox is still the number one anti-ageing weapon used by celebrities, research shows. The trick is not too use too much, as it can give the skin a stiff, marble-like look. Good doctors know this, and use Botox sparingly to ensure natural-looking results.
Specialists can now take years off your face in just a few hours, because non-invasive cosmetic, aesthetic and wellness procedures have advanced to such a degree -- fantastic if surgery is not your thing. The fact is that these days, there are more options than ever when it comes to looking and feeling younger.
By Carrie Serienz.