Botox® has become a household name over the years, but many people don’t know exactly how many uses there are for this seemingly magical injectable treatment. While there are obvious cosmetic benefits, Botox® comes with a multitude of practical benefits as well. Today, we wanted to lay out the top three reasons why our patients gravitate towards Botox® treatments.
1. Improves the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
The top and the most popular reason why patients come in for Botox® treatments is for cosmetic enhancement. Botox® is most widely used to treat frown lines between the brows, crow’s feet around the eyes, bunny lines across the bridge of the nose, and deep lines and creases in the forehead. All these wrinkles are what we like to call “action wrinkles,” because they are caused by the repeated movement of the muscles under the skin. Botox®’s active ingredient freezes those muscles and relaxes the wrinkles in the face. This creates the appearance of smoother, more youthful-looking skin that can take years off the patient’s overall look.
2. Improves Excess Sweating
Because the active ingredient in Botox®, a botulinum toxin, temporarily freezes the muscle it is injected into, it can be used to treat multiple afflictions that have to do with overactive muscle movement. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a condition in which the sweat glands become overactive and produce too much amount of sweat and body odor. Botox® has become an FDA-approved treatment for those suffering from hyperhidrosis. When injected into the underarms, the sweat glands are temporarily frozen and no longer produce sweat. This treatment can also reduce the amount of sweating patients experience in the palms of their hands, the soles of their feet and on the scalp.
3. Reduces Migraines
Migraine headaches have proven to be debilitating, stopping our patients from being able to function at work and school or live their normal lives. While doctors aren’t exactly sure how Botox® works to reduce migraines, the theory is that the active ingredient in Botox® blocks the pain signals from being sent and relaxes the muscles in the head so they’re not as sensitive to pain. This alternative migraine treatment can be done with a series of injections around the scalp and produce results that last for months at a time.
Are Botox® Treatments Right for Me?
If you are looking for a way to diminish fine lines and wrinkles around the face, get rid of your excessive sweating, or banish your chronic migraine headaches, Botox® treatments may end up being the right treatment for you. The best way to find out if you’re a candidate for Botox® is to schedule a consultation with Drs. Annie and Brian Buinewicz. They’ll sit down with you, listen to your concerns, and develop a customized treatment plan for you based around your budget, lifestyle and desired outcomes.
Contact us today to learn more about how you can benefit from Botox® treatments with the help of Drs. Brian and Annie Buinewicz.
