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What You Never Knew About Botox -
Much More Than Reducing Wrinkles

Almost everyone has heard the word Botox (the trademark name for the purified protein that is botulinum toxin). When you hear the word, you probably think about reducing wrinkles; after all, that's one of the most popular procedures available! But did you know that Botox and its related chemicals can do much more than just reduce wrinkles?

Here’s a little bit about what Botox does. It works by interfering with the transmission of a signal from the nerve end to organ that nerve controls. It could be muscle or sweat gland or even other tissues. But, the interference lasts for a limited time and then the signal between the nerve and tissue returns to normal. Even though Botox is hugely popular for wrinkle reduction, it’s also being investigated for its potential benefit in the treatment of a number of medication conditions. This is what we’ve learned so far:

PAIN TREATMENT: One of the amazing abilities of Botox is to block the transmission of pain signals. Current studies are investigating Botox in the possible treatment of Migraines and the pain associated with Shingles. Even low back pain and the pain of osteoarthritis have been shown to improve with Botox!

Botox is also being used in studies for the treatment of: prostate enlargement, overactive bladder, anal fissures, TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint Syndrome – which is the result of clenching the jaw and grinding our teeth) and gastroparesis (a condition that often affects people with Diabetes and interferes with the process of emptying the stomach).

As you can see, Botox is not just an ordinary chemical that helps to reduce wrinkles. It has many other useful medicinal applications, and more will likely be discovered in the coming years. Of course, at Mid Valley Dermatology the most common usage of Botox is to relieve wrinkles and creases from overactive muscles on the forehead and around the eyes. This is one of the most patient-pleasing procedures we perform. If you’d like your questions about Botox answered, please contact us at 818-907-7546 and indicate your interest.

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