Botox injections are popular for their impressive results in reducing facial wrinkles. Botox injections also help with other conditions such as cervical dystonia (neck spasms), hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), lazy eye, overactive bladder, and can also reduce chronic migraines. Botox injections utilize a toxin known as onobotulinumtoxinA to stop targeted muscles from temporarily moving. OnobotulinumtoxinA prevents the nerves that cause the muscles from contracting.
Benefits Of Getting Botox Injections
Majority of people go for Botox injections because they want to get rid of facial wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. However, there are several other conditions that Botox injections can help with. Some of these conditions include:
Cervical Dystonia (Neck Spasms)
Cervical dystonia is a painful condition where the victim experiences involuntary spasms in their neck muscles forcing their head to twist and turns into positions that are uncomfortable.
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
People suffering from Hyperhidrosis experience excessive sweating even when the temperatures are not hot and are not exerting themselves.
Lazy Eye
Most times, a lazy eye occurs when there is an imbalance in the muscles responsible for eye positioning.
Overactive Bladder
An overactive bladder may cause urine incontinence. Botox injections can help to minimize the effects of an overactive bladder.
Chronic Migraines
Medical experts define chronic migraines as migraines that occur over 15 times a month. If you suffer from chronic migraines, Botox injections may help reduce the frequency at which they occur.
Eye Twitching
Botox injections work towards reducing the twitching of the muscles that surround the eyes.
Muscle Contractures
Botox injections can ease muscle contractions that cause neurological conditions like cerebral palsy.
What to Expect
Before the Procedure
Botox injections are normally comfortable. However, when being treated for excessive sweating in your soles and palms, you should have your skin numbed. Numbing options include topical anesthesia, and ice and vibrations anesthesia. The latter uses massage to ease discomfort.
During the Procedure
Botox injections take place at the doctor's office. The doctor will inject your muscles or skin with small dosages of botulinum toxin using a thin needle. Many factors play a role in determining the number of injections the doctor will give you. One of the factors that influence the number of injections you will get is the size of the area being treated.
After the Procedure
Do not disturb the treated area by rubbing or scratching for the first 24 hours. This measure is to ensure that toxins used during the treatment do not spread to other areas. You can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.
Results
You can experience significant improvements 1 to 3 days after getting your Botox injections. The results last for 3 months or longer depending on the area and problem being treated. For long lasting effect, you will have to get follow up injections.
Conclusion
If you want to remove wrinkles from your face or treat a condition that is caused by muscle contractions, then you might consider Botox injections. Contact the experts at Forever Ageless in Newport Beach, CA today and schedule your initial consultation!