5 Surprising Issues That You Didn’t Know Botox Could Treat
In the cosmetic world, Botox is beloved for its ability to smooth out deep wrinkles in the forehead, eyes, and brow area. However, Botox can be used to treat so much more. Recently, Botox even made it on the cover of Time magazine where its uses for everything as a wrinkle remover to a treatment for depression were highlighted, heralding the rise of Botox as more than just a tool used by plastic surgeons. Once thought potentially dangerous due to the use of a protein neurotoxin, Botox has since been proven safe and is now a drug that can greatly improve your quality of life. So other than soothing your wrinkles forehead, what else can Botox be used for? Eye Twitching If you suffer from rapid eye twitching or eyelid spasms, the same Botox injections that can treat your crow’s feet can also sooth the response that causes eye twitching. Overactive Bladder Moving away from the face, the effects of Botox can be used for other problems in the body, such as overactive bladder. Adults who suffer from the urgent need to urinate that comes on quickly and can result in leakages can greatly benefit from Botox. Just like the neurotoxin can be used to paralyze portions of your face to smooth away wrinkled skin, an overactive bladder can also benefit from this. Excessive Sweating Do you find your socks soaked within minutes of putting them on or have to change shirts several times a day due to the puddles that form under your arms? Botox can help with that, too. Of course your doctor may recommend topical treatments first, but those don’t work for everyone. Botox can be a way to solve this problem for those individuals. Muscle Stiffness The same way that Botox can cause the muscles in your face to relax and the wrinkles to go away, so, too, can it be used to treat other muscles stiffness in the limbs. Migraines Botox can also be a treatment for chronic headaches. However, the more migraines you have, the more effective Botox is as a treatment. Those who suffer migraines for more than 14 days a month for more than four hours a day can benefit greatly while those under that threshold will not. While Botox can treat all these ailments, we at the West Maple Plastic Surgery still hold true to Botox’s original use as a wrinkle reducer. However, with the rest of the medical community backing the safety of Botox, hopefully you can now feel more at ease and contact us today to see what Botox can do for your furled...
Read MoreThe Difference Between Botox and Other Facial Fillers
There is a common misconception out there that Botox and facial fillers mean the same thing. While both are injectable, non-surgical treatments to treat aging skin, they are two very different substances. Botox is used to describe a single type of injectable that is made from a highly purified protein neurotoxin. Facial fillers, however, is a term used to describe a whole family of facial injectables that cover hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite, collagen, and a number of other substances. However, the question that most people want to know is how they differ in terms of performance. What Botox and Facial Fillers Treat Depending on your circumstances, your plastic surgeon may recommend either Botox of facial fillers, possibly even both. This is not a case of one is better than the others, but they excel at fixing different problems. Botox treats facial aging by temporarily paralyzing certain muscles so that they do not contract and cause wrinkles. It is most effective around the brow, forehead, and eye area. Alternatively, facial fillers are used to combat thinning skin by improving skin volume. This, in turn, smoothes out areas of the face. Most often, filler will be use to fill in any folds lower in the face such as smile lines. How Long Do They Last? One major difference between Botox and facial fillers is how long they last. As Botox is made from proteins, those proteins will break down more quickly than facial fillers. So Botox treatments will begin to wear off between four to six months whereas facial fillers can last between six months to two years depending on the treatment area and type of filler. However, regular little touch-ups may be necessary to maintain the long-term results. At the West Maple Plastic Surgery, we use both Botox and facial filler to help give you that coveted and vibrant youthful appearance. However, which we use is completely up to what you want done. To learn more about your facial rejuvenation options, contact us...
Read MoreWill Botox Make Me Look Like I’ve Had Work Done?
Have you considered using Botox, but worry about unintended results? It is true, there are people walking around with the consequences of a bad Botox procedure. In fact, you may have seen examples in popular culture. Several years ago, entertainment news was all the buzz over Megan Fox and Kate Gosselin’s poor outcomes. This is a common and legitimate concern that every cosmetic professional must address. However, an educated consumer is the best patient. With this in mind, today’s article will address the question, “Will Botox make me look like I’ve had work done?” Ultimately, Botox is a technique-sensitive procedure. When you deal with a trained, licensed, medical expert, Botox should not cause you to lose the ability to show emotion or look like you had had work done. While the Botulinum toxin has many medical and cosmetic benefits, it is important to talk with an expert about expectations. The protein works by blocking nerve impulses and relaxing muscles. When used cosmetically, such as with a mini facelift, you can expect a reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Other cosmetic treatments include treating uncontrollable blinking, lazy eye, and brow furrow. Regardless, issues can occur because of dosing errors or because it was administered improperly. It is essential that your Botox injections are administered by a trained medical professional, like a plastic surgeon or board certified dermatologist. You want a specialist with the education, experience, and talent to visualize the end results. The expert must know and understand the impact of making an injection just millimeter here and a millimeter there. What haven’t we covered yet that is important to you? If you would like to talk about how Botox will make you look, or other related topics, please contact...
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