While you may know that Botox in San Diego is commonly used to reduce wrinkles, did you know that the FDA has approved Botox to be used for a wide range of other issues?
Botox works as a temporary muscle relaxer by blocking chemical signals to the nerves that would normally cause the muscle to contract. While that helps reduce wrinkles, especially in the forehead and around the eyes, Botox has many other uses that help to treat other conditions that affect how the body functions. Here are the seven conditions that can be improved through the use of Botox:
1. Lazy Eye
Strabismus is a condition where the muscles around the eye are not balanced. This can cause the eye to wander to one direction at rest, because one muscle is stronger than another. It can also cause the eye to shake back and forth or up and down. Botox can be injected into the stronger muscle, thus blocking the nerve from receiving signals that tell it to contract which can restore balance between the eye muscles.
2. Involuntary Blinking
Involuntary blinking, also known as blepharospasms, can begin as twitching. It can progress to not being able to open your eyes and cause limited vision. This is a neurologic disorder affecting the muscles controlling your eyelids.
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3. Excessive Sweating
Those who suffer from excessive sweating, even when not exerting themselves or when it isn’t hot, have a condition called hyperhidrosis. This is excessive sweating beyond the help of prescription strength anti-perspirant.
4. Bladder Dysfunction
Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder is squeezed too often or squeezed without warning. This causes frequent urination or bladder leaking. When you use Botox to treat this condition, the capacity of the bladder is increased and reduces the frequency of urinary incontinence.
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5. Upper Limb Spasticity
In some cases, Botox injections can relax muscle constriction caused by upper limb spasticity. This condition can cause your arms to flex, stiffen and twitch involuntarily. Botox is an FDA approved treatment for upper limb spasticity and has been used by countless people to improve their overall quality of life.
6. Neck Spasms
Neck muscles contract involuntarily causing the head to twist or turn into an uncomfortable position such as: chin toward shoulder, ear toward shoulder, head tiled forward or backward. Botox injections can relax the neck muscles with treatment as often as once every three to four months.
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7. Chronic migraine
Migraines are considered chronic if you experience migraines more than 15 days a month for at least three consecutive months. Botox has been recorded as improving quality of life and significantly reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches. This result was achieved with the least amount of side effects compared to other migraine treatment options.
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Whether you would like to make your appointment for Botox in San Diego to improve your overall appearance or you have a condition that is impacting your everyday life, the team at The Laser Café is here for you. Our staff will provide you with the guidance and information that you need to make the best decision when it comes to your options for Botox. Don’t wait! Book your appointment today.
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