You probably already know the primary purpose of having Botox® injections, which is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face, the forehead, around the mouth and on the neck.
Benefits Beyond Cosmetic Treatments
What you may not know is that Botox® is beneficial for other purposes as well. For instance, it can be used to minimize hyperhidrosis. That’s the medical term for excessive sweating, and for those who have it, it can be a HUGE problem. Getting Botox® injections can help reduce the severe sweating episodes for several months.
Botox® has been used to treat migraines. After Botox® injections, not only do migraine sufferers have fewer bouts of migraine headaches, if they do have one, the pain and intensity is much less severe.
And believe it or not, Botox® has been proven to improve urine flow and even prevent UTIs (urinary tract infections) in men when it’s directly injected in the prostate gland, and can help women with overactive bladder problems.
A Few Other Lesser Known But Beneficial Uses of Botox®
- Injected into the pectoral muscles, Botox® smooths out the décolleté area, restoring a more youthful look.
- Manages acne, by curbing your body’s production of oil with tiny amounts of Botox® injected just beneath the skin.
- Lifts the appearance of a sagging nose due to age, mimicking a nose job and giving your face a more youthful appearance.
- Can help align strabismus, a disorder more commonly known as crossed-eyes.
There are a number of other applications for Botox® injections that have not yet been FDA approved but are being successfully used by some physicians.
As research continues and technology advances, there will no doubt be more beneficial uses discovered for Botox® injections. The corporate owner of Botox®, Allergan, has nearly 800 additional patents outlining potential treatments and other therapeutic uses.
Cosmetic Benefits – The Bread and Butter of Botox®
While almost half the revenue from Botox® treatments comes from a variety of conditions unrelated to cosmetics, let’s not forget the majority of its popularity is still the cosmetic advantages it offers.
- Botox® is proven to be safe and effective. It’s been in use since 1989, and there have been no fatalities or severe side effects ever reported.
- Botox® is effective in helping you look younger by diminishing the lines and wrinkles associated with age.
- Botox® treatments are convenient; they can be done in the doctor’s office and require virtually no downtime.
- There are some users who insist that Botox® treatments can actually make you feel better, citing the old adage ‘when you look better, you feel better.’
There’s a growing segment of the population beginning to seek out Botox® treatments…men. They even refer to it as ‘Brotox.’ While some may be after treatment for a non-cosmetic condition, many are booking ‘Brotox’ sessions for the same reason women get Botox® injections – to look younger.
Are You a Good Candidate for Botox®?
If you’re a healthy adult and are suffering from one of the conditions discussed earlier, or just want to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance, chances are Botox® can help you. Be sure your treatments are performed by a qualified professional and get ready to enjoy looking at a new you!
