Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Botox for More Than Wrinkles

  Botox is mainly used to treat wrinkles, although nowadays there are a range of treatments that botox has to offer. Botox is a safe procedure and is non invasive, this makes it extremely popular among various age groups. It has been FDA approved for individuals who are 18 and older.

  Before reading this article it is important to understand that there are certain risks involved in botox treatments, although they are extremely uncommon.

  Here are some of the risks involved:

  • Breathing problems
Certain muscles may be affected after a Botox injection is used. Those who already have breathing problems before the treatment are more likely to experience this risk.

  • Irregular results
The doctor doing your treatment cannot guarantee how your body will react. For example one side of your face may react differently than the other side.

  • Speaking problems
After a Botox procedure you may a slight paralysis around the mouth which may prevent speech for a short while.

  • Toxicity
In safe amounts the toxin found in Botox has no harm to the body. Although, if used incorrectly it can have many bad reactions, such as blurry vision, weak muscles, droopy eyelids, uncontrollable bladder etc.

  The Other Benefits:

  One of the other great benefits of botox is using is to relieve the wrinkles between your eyebrows and nose. Often, people feel self conscious about always looking grumpy or sad because of these wrinkles. Botox makes this disappear and look completely natural.

  From the year 2010, botox was approved to treat symptoms of migraines and bad headaches. The injection will then be given to the patient every 12 weeks in the neck and head area. This literally helps the pain to disappear during the 12 week period.

  For individuals who play sport or who suffer from muscle spasms and muscle pain, botox will become their best pain medication. It has had the best results with pain occurring in the lower back, shoulders and neck. This treatment is said to be better than oral medication as it targets the affected area immediately. The other benefit is that you will not experience fatigue, depression or liver toxicity, which is likely to occur while taking oral medication. Depending on the type of problem being treated, you can see results within three to fourteen days.

  Botox is now becoming extremely popular among people with excessive sweating. This is particularly helpful for individuals who are experience high levels of anxiety due to the embarrassing effects that excessive sweating can cause. For example, you could be in a yoga class and be dripping with sweat after 5 minutes; some feel so embarrassed they have to leave the class. Botox can treat the arm pits, hands and feet. This procedure only has to be repeated every six months. You just need to remember that a doctor consultation should come before going to see a botox clinic.

  One of the more interesting botox benefits is using it to make wearing heels more comfortable. Women who have to spend the day in high heels often experience tenderness or ache in the feet. Botox has been used to provide a type of cushioning in the ball of the foot, so wearing stilettos becomes a dream.


4 comments:

  1. Even if the wrinkle treatment will be the biggest success of botox, removing excessive sweating it's definitely an use that made many people happier.
    The sweating problem is very annoying for both men and women especially in summer time.

    When I heard about this new use I went to a botox clinic in Ottawa and asked for details. When they told em the result can last between 4-6 months I was like what??? That's exactly what I wanted because I need to get rid of sweating during the hot season when I felt very uncomfortable thanks to it.

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  2. Botox is definitely one of the most popular non-surgical facelift techniques. Aside from removing wrinkles and creases around your face, it can also make your face look healthier. Botox can reduce facial fat, and turn your face into younger and livelier looking. This kind of facelift is very popular among famous celebrities and rich people.

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    Guy Say

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  3. “One of the more interesting botox benefits is using it to make wearing heels more comfortable.”--- I think this is one of the greatest benefits that Botox treatment can offer. A lot of women out there are wearing heels everyday and I know it’s really hard since I hear my wife complain about it all the time. Hehe! It will be a great relief for them if they can wear stilettos with ease and comfort.

    Terry Bayer

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  4. Truth is, Botox is not only for women, and wearing heels is not the only cause of heel pain. Athletes also encounter such conditions, and are advised by professional plastic surgeons to get Botox treatments. Studies show that injections of botulinum toxin (more popularly known as Botox), reduces pain and improves patients' future ability to walk. Hope guys out there would read this, especially those who are active in sports.

    Geoffrey Lelia

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