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You’re probably aware that Botox injections are a popular wrinkle treatment. Many people in New York, and around the globe, turn to this famous therapy to achieve a more youthful appearance. But did you know that Botox injections can also be used to treat certain health conditions? Discover all you have to know on Botox injections in New York just below!
This familiar care eases the signs of aging. However, many physicians use Botox treatments in New York to improve one’s health and well-being. In fact, the American Academy of Neurology recommends the injection of Botox for a variety of non-cosmetic conditions. To better understand both the cosmetic and health benefits of a Botox treatment, we’ll begin by reviewing the fundamentals of Botox.
The best Botox candidates are healthy adults without a history of neuromuscular disease (for example, multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis). Contact Us to determine your suitability for Botox treatments.
Dermato-Endocrinology notes in a recent study, with age, the dermis, or the middle layer of the skin, thins. Elasticity loosens. Through the aging process, the skin’s ability to heal slows. Its retention of moisture and oil secretion lessen. Together, all of these factors become evident on the skin’s surface layer as creases, wrinkles or depressions – all visible on the skin.
Medical professionals often treat the skin’s age-related symptoms with Botox injections. Most individuals seeking Botox injections already know which areas they want to correct.
A patient can expect a 10-to-15-minute Botox in-office procedure. While after-injection results become visible 10 to 15 days following an application. There is also no ‘downtime’ following a typical Botox injection; patients are free to resume their normal, daily routine post-procedure.
However, over time, muscles will become active beneath the skin. This internal movement will begin to make wrinkles more visible on the skin’s surface. The beneficial effects of Botox typically last about three to four months.
Touch-ups, or repeat injections, are usually needed as the effects of Botox diminish and muscle activity in the injected area returns. Typically, ongoing Botox injections are required every few months. Contact us to discuss the importance of setting a schedule of injections to maintain a creaseless or minimized look of wrinkles. Often the age and depth of wrinkles when first beginning a Botox regiment determine an injection schedule.)àp
Migraine headaches cause frequent severe pain, throbbing, and sensitivity to light and sound. Adults experiencing daily chronic migraine for four or more hours, 15 days or more each month may find relief from Botox. Preventative treatments like Botox can alleviate migraine before they begin. A consultation with our doctor to confirm a suspicion of chronic migraine is the first step toward an effective course of action.
On the other hand, urinary incontinence is the repeated and uncontrolled leaking of urine from the bladder, ranging from small to large amounts. Women tend to be more affected by urinary incontinence than men. The condition is often more prevalent in adults as they age.
Men frequently experience UI after prostate surgery. ‘Stress incontinence’ can occur in younger women during pregnancy or post-childbirth due to muscle weakness. Physical activity, laughing or sneezing can all trigger an episode of UI. This type of urinary incontinence is the most common form of the condition.
According to JAMA – the Journal of the American Medical Association, 75% to 100% of women in a four-month study who experienced urinary incontinence had reduced incidences of symptoms after being treated with Botox injections.
Blepharospasm is a condition characterized by uncontrolled eye muscle contractions. People with the diagnosis experience excessive blinking and eye irritation. The condition can lead to dry eyes which prevent, or slows down, the eye’s production of tears. Botox injections can improve excessive blinking and irritation by weakening the muscles that cause the spasms.
Strabismus, commonly referred to as ‘cross-eyed’, is characterized by an abnormal alignment of the eyes due to paralyzation of at least one eye muscle. A Botox injection into the affected eye muscle helps improve the condition for up to four months. Both children and adults have experienced temporary correction of strabismus following Botox injections.
For the most part, Botox injections are not painful. You may feel a tiny pinprick or nothing at all. The needle used for Botox is very thin. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. If you’re concerned about pain, ask your doctor to use a topical anesthetic cream prior to treatment. This will numb the area and will lessen the intensity.
Many people do not experience any side effects following their Botox injections. However, those who do, report pain, swelling, bleeding, or bruising at the injection site. Others experience headaches, flu-like symptoms, or eyelid drooping.
More serious side effects are rare but can include swallowing or breathing problems. Patients diagnosed with ALS, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or myasthenia gravis may be at greater risk of experiencing side effects. Should these side effects occur, they typically last a few days and go away on their own.
There are a variety of products on the market to diminish the look of wrinkles. Get a consultations to determine which procedure is most appropriate for you. Often, procedures can be combined for optimum effectiveness. Some of the other options include:
Thank you for reviewing the preceding information about Botox treatments. Please contact us to discuss how Botox treatments may be beneficial for you. Schedule a consultation at one of her three convenient New York locations in Manhattan, Long Island or Queens.
Injectables are popular cosmetic treatment choices for many people because they offer a non-surgical option for improving your appearance. Injectables also benefit many individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. Whether skin-related, muscle, joint, or movement-related, a discussion with our doctor will uncover which injectable treatment is right for you.
