Botoxis a very popular cosmetic procedure which is often mistaken to only serve as an anti-aging solution. There are actually a number of medical benefits which make Botox useful for purposes other than for beauty.
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Anti-aging – Botox is commonly injected in the face to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines. It works by paralyzing or weakening particular muscles in the face or by blocking certain nerves.
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Reduces migraines – When Botox is injected into the neck, forehead, and shoulder, it helps release the tension built up in those areas. This also results in relieving the strain on one’s nervous system, helping relieve the pain from migraines.
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Helps in easing muscle aches – Botox is also known to be effective against arthritic pains and other neurological muscle disorders which may cause painful and uncontrollable spasms.
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Reduces excessive sweating – Injecting Botox into certain areas helps stop the production of excessive sweat. This is because the protein acetylcholine, which is responsible for the stimulation of the sweat glands.
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Serves as treatment for certain eye disorders – Botox is also known to help in the treatment of certain eye disorders, namely strabismus which is characterized by the eyes not lining up in the same direction, and blepharospam which is characterized by twitching of the eyelids.
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Provides bladder control – Patients who suffer from overactive bladders can undergo treatment using Botox, which apparently helps in increasing the capacity of the bladder. The effect lasts depending on how much Botox is used.
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Relieves pain during sex – Some women experience pain during sex due to a few reasons, namely there are abnormalities in the connective tissues and pelvic floor muscles. Injecting Botox in the perineal area may help relax the pelvic floor muscles which, in turn, help in relieving pain during sex.
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Post-stroke recovery – A woman who suffered from stroke was not able to move her left hand for a time. For two years, the woman’s left hand and arm was injected with Botox and underwent occupational and physical therapy. Her left hand was able to regain motion.
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Drs. Kopelson and Feldman are Board Certified dermatologists who have been administering Botox since 1991. The muscular and neurologic anatomy of the face is complicated and varies subtly from person to person. When choosing a practioner to administer Botox, a patient is served best by choosing a Beverly Hills dermatologist with vast experience. Both Dr. Kopelson and Dr. Feldman have performed thousands of Botox treatments; therefore, patients can feel secure in their care.
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