New revelations in beauty and technology are always on the horizon. This information is from Stephanie Thurrott from Banner Health to inform our readers about the relief that Botox could bring to other health conditions.
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History of Botox
Botox needs no introduction, and many of you know about the youthful benefits it gives to people. Botox is the most popular non-surgical procedure for men and women looking to alleviate their wrinkles. But did you know that not only does Botox help with wrinkles, but it’s also linked to helping other health conditions?
Botox was initially used to treat eye muscle spasms, and in 1987 a Canadian ophthalmologist found that it was relieving patients’ spasms and fading their wrinkles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox to help reduce skin wrinkles and alleviate frown lines and crow’s feet.
Botox relieves health conditions
Ayushi Chugh, MD, a neurologist with Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, said that Botox could reduce other health conditions. It can relieve the symptoms of various health conditions such as chronic migraines, facial and eye twitching, excessive sweating, lazy eyes, and much more.
What To Discuss With Your Doctor
Make sure you speak with your doctor beforehand about the botox procedure. Speak to them about allergies, especially if you are allergic to cow’s milk. Talk to your doctor about the procedure, alternative pain relievers, sleep medications you’re using, and the number of botox injections you had within four months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask about the appropriate usage of injections.
Side effects
Now that we have gone over what to discuss with your doctor. Here are some side effects that might occur after the Botox injections. Even though botox injections are relatively safe, the most common side effects are:
- pain at the injection site
- mild bleeding
- bruising, headaches
- flu-like symptoms
There are rare cases in which the injections could cause slight or partial paralysis, eyelid drooping, crooked eyebrows or smile, drooling, eye dryness, or excessive tearing.
What to expect
Here’s what you’ll need to know for those excited about setting up an appointment for botox injections. Your doctor will tell you how many injections you will need. If you are nervous about the needle size, it is small, and it’s normal to feel some stinging.
Results will not show immediately. It will take one to three days for you to notice a change. Botox injections are temporary and last about three months; then you’ll repeat a round of injections.
Source:
Banner Health
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