The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Botox and its many uses

BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botox) is one of the most popular treatments for minimizing and reducing wrinkles, particularly those that form on the forehead, at the corner of the eyes, and between the eyebrows. It is a quick, simple, nonsurgical procedure that will make you look younger and beautifully refreshed. Botox smooths moderate dynamic wrinkles including:

• Crow’s feet
• Wrinkles between brows
• Horizontal forehead creases
• Lines between eyes
• Lip lines

But did you know Botox has many other uses?

Botox, or more formally botulinum toxin injections, are also used to treat conditions that affect how the body functions. Examples include:

Lazy eyes– The most common cause of lazy eye is an imbalance in the muscles responsible for positioning the eye.

Muscle contractures– Some neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy, can cause your limbs to pull in toward your center. In some cases, these contracted muscles can be relaxed with botulinum toxin injections.

Hyperhidrosis– In this condition, excessive sweating occurs even when the temperature isn’t hot and you’re not exerting yourself. Some people also use Botox to treat overly sweaty hands and feet.

Chronic migraines– If you experience migraines more than 15 days a month, Botox injections may help reduce headache frequency.

Bladder dysfunction– Botox can also help reduce urinary incontinence caused by an overactive bladder.

Eye twitching– Botox may help relieve contracture or twitching of muscles around the eye.

According to TIME, Botox truly is the gift that keeps giving, holding close to 800 more patents for potential uses of the drug. It has not only become a staple of cosmetic enhancement, but an essential factor in therapeutic uses for an array of different conditions.

To learn more about Botox and its many uses, call Bonaldi Aesthetics at (775) 828-7400 to schedule your consultation.