At this point, we have all heard about the wonders of Botox in reducing fine lines and wrinkles; but not many people know about the other wonders Botox can perform. At the Spa and Laser Center, we provide botox treatments in Virginia Beach that aim to reduce pain, embarrassment, or concern from various conditions. Read on to discover how Botox can be useful for treating conditions other than wrinkles.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox injections are used to treat many health conditions and appearance concerns. Botox is a toxin known as OnabotulinumtoxinA, which paralyzes the muscles it is injected into and prevents them from moving.
Main Use for Botox Treatments
Botox injections are predominantly used to treat wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Repeated movements on the face form wrinkles and fine lines. By injecting the toxin into the muscles of the face, the patient is unable to move the muscle, thus preventing repeated movements and reducing the number of fine lines and wrinkles. While highly effective in this area, emerging studies have demonstrated that the toxin can be used to treat a variety of health conditions.
What Other Conditions Can Botox Treat?
There is a surprisingly wide range of issues that botox can help to treat. This brief list explores how the Spa and Laser Center uses botox treatment in Virginia Beach.
Enhancing Areas of the Face
In addition to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, botox treatments can enhance and bring attention to desired areas of the face. This can include enhancing the contours of the nose to provide the appearance of a nose job, softening the jawline and chin, and lift your lips. By injecting a small amount of botox into specific regions of the face, you can create the appearance you are looking for.
Chronic Migraines
Another condition that botox injections can be used for is chronic migraines. While neurologists are still unsure why this occurs, botox injected into the forehead, temples, and scalp area can help to relieve chronic migraines. It is thought that some chronic migraines are a response to sensitive pain receptors in the muscles of the face. By freezing these muscles and preventing them from moving, there is no longer any pain—relieving the migraine.
Substantial Sweating
Similar to chronic migraines, excessive sweating is a condition that can be treated with botox treatments. Individuals needing clinical-strength antiperspirant, reapplying deodorant, or changing clothes due to sweat, may find botox treatments a suitable solution. When treated, the receptors in the sweat glands are frozen and unable to signal the brain to sweat. This significantly reduces the amount of sweat produced under the arms, on the palms of your hands, and at the base of your feet.
TMD/Bruxism/Teeth Grinding
Individuals with disorders surrounding the jaw, such as excessive clenching, grinding, or tightening of the muscles, can also find relief with botox treatments. Many of these disorders are caused by the repeated tensing of the muscles, which allows them to become fatigued and spasm. Placing a botox injection along these muscles can relax and thus reduce the pain and problems associated with the disorder.
Botox Injections in Virginia Beach
Are you suffering from one of the above conditions? Botox injections in Virginia Beach are available at the Spa and Laser Center. Our team of professionals has helped patients just like you find relief from what pains them. These procedures are an ideal alternative to lengthy, invasive, expensive procedures. Discover a life without pain, embarrassment, or concern. Try our botox treatments in Virginia Beach.
Call us at 757-965-7444 or visit our website to schedule a botox consultation.
