Most everyone knows by know that botox treatments are wonderful, skin rejuvenation remedies and deep wrinkle treatments, but dermatologists have found that they can be used to treat several other issues. Here are just a few other surprising uses for botox.
Gummy Smiles.
According to a 2012 study, virtually all American adults (96%) believe that a smile is an important asset. Though whitening treatments and aligners can help improve a person’s teeth, dentists can’t do much about gummy smiles. Luckily, botox treatments to the upper lip can keep a person’s retractor muscles from raising as much, and improve the balance of a patient’s smile.
Excessive Sweating.
Believe it or not, the Food and Drug Administration has even approved the use of botox treatments to help hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. With an ultra-fine needle, dermatologists can inject botox into an area that sweats excessively, like a person’s underarms, feet, or hands, where the sweat glands are. However, botox treatments can cure excessive sweating. They simply alleviate the problem for about seven months.
Migraines.
The FDA also recently approved the use of botox treatments to help chronic migraines. Though doctors are still unsure as to how botox helps allieviate the dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light and vomiting that comes with a migraine, many believe that botox treatments block pain signals from reaching nerve endings.
If you do get botox to treat one of these issues (or to help fight the signs of aging), chances are you’ll develop minor, temporary bruising. In order to avoid such an issue, it’s best to avoid painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen before receiving botox.
If you have any questions about the wonderful ways doctors are now using botox, or know of any other surprising problems the miracle medicine can help, feel free to share in the comments. Helpful info also found here: www.laserclinics.com