Botox is used therapeutically to deal with particular muscular conditions, and cosmetically erase wrinkles by rendering the muscles inactive for a short period of time. According to a survey, most grievances from plastic surgery patients have to do with wrinkles. Nothing clears wrinkles faster than Botox.

It is produced from neurotoxin known as botulinum, which is synthesized by Clostridium botulinum a bacterium.

Botox sounds like a powerful poison, but when harnessed properly, it has a series of applications.

Truths about Botox

  • Botulinum which is produced by a bacterium has been identified for over a century in its use for medical purposes. Its uses for medical purposes was fully understood over fifty years ago, in tackling lazy eye and wry neck.
  • In the year 2002, Botox was official for the refining and calming of frown lines located on the forehead between the eyes. It has been used positively on over eleven million patients since that time based on recent supplied data.
  • In the year 2004, it was permitted in the treatment of excessive sweating a term called Hyperhidrosis. While recently in 2010 it was allowed in the treatment of headaches and migraine.
  • The popular fallacy is that Botox totally paralyzes the muscles existing in the face. However, an excess quantity of Botox can cause muscle paralysis but is totally avoidable by injecting the right amount.
  • It is important for you to note that Botox won’t prevent you from expressing yourself rather it stops you from making grimaces facially and frowns which are unintended actions.
  • When carried out successfully a lot of people even cosmetic doctors won’t notice anything.

Botox is applied by adulterating the powder in saline followed by a straight dose into Neuromuscular skin. The number of days it takes for botulinum toxin to cause noticeable changes is between 1-3 days and on rare occasions, it may extend to about 5 days for its fully-blown effect to occur.

How about Botox for pregnant women or lactating individuals? First off, ask your doctor. But, as a general rule, those who have had signs of prior allergy to the drug or any of the component ingredients should definitely avoid it.

Botulinum Toxin for Depression and Anxiety

The recent thinking is that botulinum could serve as a therapy for anxiety and depression. It may seem that it is just the feeling after the treatment, but it shoots more than just the feeling.

Have you heard of a saying that a smile has a positive effect on the mental state? The uses of muscles determine our mood and also points to the way our brain evaluate moods. Clearly, our facial countenance attributes to the way we feel.

So, the activating the tissues that subconsciously makes us smile can automatically put us in a good mood. During depression or anxiety, these muscles can be treated with Botox thereby changing your mood. This is term is called the facial feedback hypothesis.

From reviews from patients, one thing they applaud botulinum toxin for is that it gives them a better sensation.

Botox treatment can alleviate the pain of migraine

A lot of migraine patients will be happy with this discovery. Although the reason why botulinum toxin can help headache pain is not clear, but there a few ideas flying around. Most drugs for migraine when taken does not stop the migraine but it reduces critical symptoms such as nausea, and light sensitivity.


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