There are many reasons why Botox is so famous. Do you know all of them?
Blog Post by Kristyna Giancola PA Captivate IV Wellness and Beauty Bar
Learn everything Botox is great for and how it works below:
First of all, what is Botox?
The Botox treatment is a neuromodulator injection. It is called Botox because of its active ingredient, botulinum toxin type A, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botox injections affect the muscles and change the way their movement (or lack of movement) work. Now let’s dive into what and how Botox can help.
1. Botox for Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Let’s start with the number one reason why people wish to get Botox. As it is well known, it is a powerful treatment and also a great way to prevent wrinkles, fine lines and expression marks.
That means Botox can help you get rid of undesired wrinkles all over the face. The most common areas are the lines between the eyebrows (glabella), forehead, and around the eyes (crows feet area). Other less common but equally as impactful areas include the eyebrows (botox brow lift), the jaw (masseter), lip lines, areas by your chin, and around the lips. As a result, you will be able to notice a younger-looking face.
2. Botox for Migraines
Migraines can be a huge obstacle in people’s lives. Especially when it becomes a recurring problem. Well, maybe Botox can be the perfect answer for you! This can be performed by a trained neurologist.
When Botox is applied to multiple areas around the head and neck, approximately 65% of people see improvement in their migraine symptoms. And, sometimes, that rate is even higher!
3. Botox for Excessive Sweating
Some people suffer from excessive sweating under the arm, hands, feet, and many other areas. For this, Botox can be a great ally!
When applied to the targeted area, Botox injections block the nerve signals that cause sweating, which prevents the sweat glands in that specific area from producing too much sweat.
4. Botox for Excessive Salivation
Botox also reduces the activity of the salivary glands. Being considered a reliable and efficient treatment for hypersalivation. This treatment would be done by a salivary gland specialist.
Botox can be injected in the are below the mouth’s floor ( submandibular gland) and right behind the jaw (parotid gland) and, while it is oftenly administered in children, it also works amazingly for adults.
5. Botox for Muscle Spasms
Have you ever felt like one of your muscles is twitching? That is how a muscle spasm feels like, when your muscle contracts on its own. A trained neurologist can perform these treatments.
The Botulinum toxin in Botox is a protein that stops the muscle spasms when injected directly into the muscle. It is usually applied in the eyelids, neck, or limbs.
6. Botox for Eyelid Lift
Some patients can present a low eyebrow position or slight drooping that causes the eyelids to hang lower than they should. And, when strategically placed, Botox is a great tool for lifting heavy upper lids and eyebrows.
Botox can be injected into the outer end of the eyebrow to elevate it slightly, which can give a slight lift to the upper eyelid. That results in a younger-looking face and also some preventative anti-aging.
7. Botox for Double Chin
Fat cells aren’t the only ones to blame on the so-called “double chin”. That scenario can often be enhanced by signs of aging, such as collagen loss and overworked muscles. And that is when Botox comes in handy!
Botox is applied to the sides of the jaw for facial slimming. It thins bulky masseter muscles, smoothes chin dimpling and lifts drooping mouth corners by relaxing active facial muscles.
8. Botox to Slim the Nose
Botox can also be a good way to help you get a thinner-looking nose without having to go under the knife. It limits the muscles near the sides of the nose by treating the nostril area to reduce the flaring of your muscles.
9. Botox for Urinary Incontinence
Is there anything Botox can’t do?
Urinary incontinence is caused by your bladder contracting. It is a common condition and can be a big obstacle on people’s social, physical and mental well-being. Well, Botox comes to the rescue once again! Because it can also be used to help if you have ongoing bladder continence issues.
A urologist can apply Botox injections into the patient’s bladder and this helps the muscles relax, giving the patient more time to get to the bathroom when they feel the need to urinate. Although the procedure may sound highly invasive, it is done clinically and most patients consider it to be highly tolerable.
10. Botox for Wellness
Botox can be helpful for both health and aesthetic issues. However, one of the most important benefits of Botox is a self-esteem boost! This is one of its most desired side effects! Since it helps people get rid of undesired wrinkles, muscle spasms, excessive sweating and many other conditions that may bother the patient, it makes people all over the world feel their best and most confident selves! It’s a quick treatment that can give you a boost for months after!