We’ve all heard of the effectiveness of Botox injections in anti-aging treatments, but like beauty, the benefits of this popular cosmetic treatment are more than just skin deep. Botox, also known as the neurotoxic protein botulinum toxin, is manufactured by the same bacterium that causes botulism. Like many substances in the medical world, the same toxin that can cause illness in at large doses can also provide a surprisingly effective treatment and cure for many health issues when properly administered by a certified plastic surgeon like Fort Lauderdale’s Dr. Peter Simon. Botox For Health
Botox injections have been in common use by the cosmetic treatment and surgery industry for years for the reduction of facial lines and wrinkles, brow furrowing, muscle twitches or pulls around the mouth and eye areas. The popularity and effectiveness of these Botox injections as cosmetic treatments is widely acknowledged by both patients and doctors, but some of Fort Lauderdale’s plastic surgeons are going beyond the surface to help patients with a variety of distressing health issues and symptoms. The injections require no special preparation on the part of the patient- although your doctor plans the Botox injection sites carefully based on your neuromuscular structure and treatment needs- and the shots take only minutes to administer. Although you may return to normal activity immediately after the procedure, it typically takes between three to five days for the Botox injections to take full effect within your neuromuscular system.
Because Botox injections work to relax muscles by actually blocking area neurotransmitters- the nerves which send signals between the muscles and the brain- Botox has been used to effectively treat conditions such as chronic pain, cramping, and migraines, neuromuscular disorders such as TMJ and lockjaw, overactive bladder syndrome, and cases of enlarged prostrate glands. Even the cosmetic use of Botox injections has been found to have some significant benefit to patients suffering from clinical depression by helping erase the signs of anxiety and sadness from their faces.
