Botox for wrinkles is the most prevalent application for Botox injections, and you probably already know all about it. However, there is a slew of other Botox applications you may not be aware of, with more on the way in the coming years. Botox could perhaps be the solution to a problem you're having.
Before we get into how Botox can help you with one of its many applications, it's crucial to know what you're getting when you get Botox injections. So, what exactly is Botox, and how does it work?Botox, or Botulinum toxin, is an injectable primarily used to reduce or prevent wrinkles. Botox temporarily stops your nerves from telling your facial muscles to contract, which causes those tell-tale signs of aging around a person's mouth, eyes, forehead, chin, and neck. When injected by a licensed professional, Botox temporarily stops your nerves from telling your facial muscles to contract, which causes those tell-tale signs of aging around a person's mouth, eyes, forehead, chin, and neck.Let's take a look at some of Botox's other applications and uses, in addition to what the injectable is well known for.
Botox's benefits go beyond wrinkle removal when it comes to aesthetic procedures. The Botox lip flip has become popular among those who aren't sure if they want a lip filler or a more invasive surgery to plump up their lips. Fans of the procedure will notice a tiny flip of the upper lip line, giving the appearance of a poutier, fuller mouth.
Those with primary axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating in the underarms, have reported positive Botox sweating outcomes. Traditional solutions for excessive perspiration, such as prescription-strength antiperspirants, haven't worked for certain people, but this new treatment could save them from embarrassment. Botox may assist in alleviating excessive sweating in the hands and feet.
Botox for your temporomandibular joint in and around your jaw has shown to be effective in treating jaw tension and pain. Injections around a patient's forehead, temples, and jaw muscles usually provide relief within a few days, if not weeks, but you'll need to come back for more sessions to keep jaw clenching, teeth grinding, and extra stress at bay.
Botox injections for an overactive bladder are an FDA-approved treatment for preventing leaks and accidents. Botox acts to relax the nerves that cause an overactive bladder by targeting the bladder muscle, resulting in considerably fewer leaks than without therapy.
Targeted Botox injections have proven beneficial in regulating oil production in acne-prone skin when standard approaches such as topical treatments and even prescription-strength oral applications fail. While this does not mean that a bit of Botox would instantly clear up your acne, it does mean that your face will clean up over time due to fewer oils blocking your pores.To read more, visit part 2 of our blog!
We are excited to be able to offer Botox treatment in addition to cosmetic dentistry for our patients at Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry in Park City, Salt Lake City, Heber, Midway, Duchesne, Vernal, UT, and surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment or more information about Botox or any other treatment, please give us a call at 435-503-8841 or complete our online contact form.
