Botox®
Cosmetic Use of Botox
Lines are created in the face by the facial expression we make. After years of folding the skin, it can crease, and eventually gets deeper as the years go by. Botox is a purified protein which blocks the nerve responsible for muscle activity. Botox reduces muscle contractions, consequently softening your lines. Botox typically lasts for up to 4 months.
Therapeutic Use of Botox
Many people are familiar with the cosmetic benefits of botox, but few realise that 75% of the world's use of Botox is for therapeutic purposes. It is used in children as young as 2 years, being treated for spasticity in their limbs associated with cerebral palsy.
Botox can also provide relief for those who suffer from migraine headaches. It is also used for pain management. Botox is also used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in the underams, hands, feet, and groin. Treatments for therapeutic Botox are covered under most insurance plans.
