Botox Improves Appearances And Lives

Botox, once scoffed at for being another product for the vain, has emerged as a valuable tool to help ease a variety of ailments. It still remains most popular as a wrinkle smoother, but in recent years there have been many incredible developments, resulting in a wider use of the product to help people who suffer from such problems as excessive sweating, muscle twitches, and even incontinence. Here are some of the current ways this treatment is being used to help people not only improve their appearances, but in many ways make their overall lives much better.

Erase Lines

The number one reason why patients seek botox? They want to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles that age their face. It isn’t always about turning back the clock a decade either. Some people have found that poor skincare in their youth, too many days in the tanning bed, or smoking and other bad habits have led to premature ageing. That means they look many years older than they actually are and feel. This can help smooth these out and make you resemble your actual age. When you look your best and freshest, it will shine through in your daily life and your confidence will increase.

Stop Sweat

Yes, botox can actually help ease excessive sweating problems. How? It is injected into the sweat glands of the target area (commonly the underarms, soles of the feet, or palms) blocking them from producing perspiration. This can dramatically change the quality of life for people suffering from this condition. You can wear what you like and not have to worry about embarrassing interactions with people.

Stop Twitches

Have an annoying muscle spasm? Tired of people asking you why you are winking? Twitches can be difficult if not impossible to control and can cause great emotional distress as well as uncomfortable social situations. Botox can help relax the muscles that are causing these ticks so you’ll no longer have to suffer through the embarrassment. In many cases, these involuntary muscle movements are also the cause of migraines, neck, and shoulder pains. By stopping the twitching, you’ll find relief from these other associated problems as well.

Bladder Control

It may sound odd, but Botox can successfully treat a number of bladder problems. Incontinence or weakened bladder muscles can cause unwanted accidents and make controlling urination a daily battle. There are many people who have to suffer from this condition and it can have a hugely negative impact on their quality of life as well as their emotional wellbeing. This substance can be injected into the bladder muscles and help to relax them. These in turn allows for greater control over the bladder, which means less sudden needs for urination and a greater ability to hold liquid in when required.

Research and experiments may lead to even more uses of this wonder injectable. It still remains a low-risk drug and techniques to administer have greatly improved over the years. This treatment will likely continually surprise the public with its many uses.