Hey, MADE Dolls! We are back again with all the info you crave about Botox! We all know that Botox is for wrinkle prevention (or we SHOULD all know this cause by now, I’ve gone hoarse from screaming it at the top of my lungs), but did you know there are other uses for botox too?
Let’s discuss!
Did you know that Botox can be used for changing the structure of your features? We can perform masseter injections for jawline slimming, bunny line injection to decrease wrinkling around nose, platysma bands injection to get rid of lines on the neck, injections for nasal flaring and to lift the tip of the nose, as well as brow lift, chin dimpling, and injections to make a gummy smile... well, less gummy. Was that a run-on sentence?
Hyperhidrosis- Botox can be used on your armpits (yes, armpits! And yes, we numb you!) for excessive sweating. Typically about 50 units of Botox is injected per armpit and the results last from 6-16 months.
Torticollis- Cervical Dystonia, or torticollis, is a spasm of muscles in the neck that can cause the neck to twist to one side. Botox can be used to relaxed these contracted muscles to alleviate the symptoms.
TMJ- The tympanomadibular joint is the jaw joint and it can have a lot of discomfort with overuse of jaw muscles. This can happen with jaw clenching or grinding teeth at night. TMJ syndrome commonly affects women in their 3rd decade, especially during times of stress- Cut to ME at the age of 27, one month before my wedding... ouch! Your girl would either not be able to fully open her mouth or would get stuck with her mouth open- fun! If you’re having the same symptoms and they haven’t gone away with more conservative treatments, you may be a candidate for TMJ botox!
Migraines- The treatment for migraines using Botox was discovered when patients who were getting Botox for cosmetic reasons also noted that their headaches had resolved! It is now a widely accepted treatment for migraines... with the added benefit of decreases wrinkles!
Spasmodic Dysphonia- This condition is caused by spasming of the muscles in the larynx and can cause trouble speaking. Injection of Botox into these muscles can alleviate the problem and restore a patient’s voice.
Blepharospasm- This condition is caused by spasms on the muscles around the eye, causing blinking and closing of the eye. It can be treated with Botox for symptom alleviation.
So to recap- Botox relaxes the muscles, so conditions which are caused by overactive or spasming muscles, like the ones mentioned above, can be improved with the muscle itself being treated with Botox to promote it’s relaxation. Ok there you have it! Botox is not just to preserve your skin and look 10 years younger, it can be used for treatment of medical conditions! If you suffer with any of these conditions, come in for an evaluation and ask your injector if they perform these procedures.