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The botox craze has swept the nation back in 2000, when it became a popular procedure for the everyday person. It has its benefits and its side-effects. Its important to know the facts.

Botox is a powerful neurotoxin that temporarily blocks connections between the nerves and the muscles. This results in short-term relaxation of the targeted muscle.

BOTOX was approved by the FDA to treat upper limb spasticity in adults, to relieve increased muscle tone in biceps, wrist flexors, and finger flexors.

The Proper Usage for Botox.

• The dosage of botox is based on the muscles that are affected, the severity of the spasticity in those muscles, a person’s prior response to treatment, and adverse events or complications the person has previously experienced.
• Botox treatment can be repeated when the effect of the previous treatment has worn off, but generally after 3 months after the previous injection.
• The safety and effectiveness of botox have not been evaluated in children less than 18 years of age.
• The safety and effectiveness of botox for the treatment of lower limb spasticity have not been evaluated in adults or children.
• Botox has not been studied in pregnant women. In fact, data from animal studies suggest that it may cause harm to the fetus. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justified the potential risk to the fetus.
• It is still not known if botox is excreted in breast milk, so it should be used with caution by anyone who is breastfeeding.

Precautions

• Patients with certain types of breathing problems prior to treatment with botox may be at increased risk for complications caused by the injections.
• People who have problems swallowing prior to treatment may be at increased risk for complications.
• In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body far from the injection site, resulting in symptoms of botulism:
  • Loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body
  • Double vision
  • Blurred vision and drooping eyelids
  • Hoarseness or change or loss of voice
  • Trouble saying words clearly
  • Loss of bladder control
  • Trouble breathing
  • Trouble swallowing
• Do not take botox if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX or have had an allergic reaction to any Botulinum toxin product.
• Do not take botox if you have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
• Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal products. And do not start any new medications until you have told your doctor about any recent Botox injections.

The potential side effects and complications can be prevented by choosing experienced, licensed practitioners. Our Atlanta botox clinic only uses reputable botox practioners who will give you a thorough consultation to make sure that your treatment is a successful one.

Over the past few years, there has been increased interest in using Botox for migraine. Some people feel it has been an almost miraculous solution for them.  But the trials and research hasn’t always been convincing.  Is Botox for migraines something you should try?
Botox physicians began to discover  that patients with migraine found their attacks to be decreasing when they had Botox treatment.

How does it work?

A chemical or neurotransmitter in your body, known as acetylcholine sends signals for muscles to contract.  Botox as a toxin binds the nerve endings, blocking the release of the chemical.  Essentially, your muscles don’t get the message to contract, and so they relax.  In a proper treatment, the muscles won’t contract (causing wrinkles), but will still have enough strength for normal use.

Why it may work to relieve migraine is not certain.  It could just be that relaxing certain muscles slows the migraine chain reaction?  It’s more likely that it blocks pain signals, or may even block signals that contribute to the migraine.

So just how is Botox for migraines used?

One way is through simple injections.  The treatment is given in a series of shots.  Some patients have found almost immediate relief.  But the interesting thing is that the improvement tends to last for several months.

The injections may be expensive.  Many patients need to weigh the cost against the amount of improvement they receive and the length of time the injections seem to help for.  It’s important to discuss the option with your doctor and keep a record of pain.

Neither are all injections created equal.  Sometimes injections are simply done in a band-like fashion around the skull.  Other approaches includes finding  peripheral trigger points, using them as a roadmap to use Botox for migraine.

Botox for headache relief surgery.

Instead of injecting everyone the same way, some researchers believe that you can use the injections as a test.  Which muscles are triggering the migraine attacks?  If those specific muscles can be found, surgery can keep the problem from resurfacing in the future.

The Botox will be injected into one trigger point at a time and leave the others alone. The Botox is used as a diagnostic test to determine what trigger point is causing the problem. If patients get a benefit from the Botox, they likely will get a benefit from the surgery. If there’s no benefit from the Botox, then there won’t be a benefit from the surgery.

This treatment has some very controversial aspects.  Of course, most are sceptical that migraine can be relieved by focusing on muscles.  Though muscle problems may be a trigger, it’s generally accepted that the migraine problem itself lies deep in the brain.  Muscle issues may actually be a trigger in only a few migraine sufferers. It’s important to understand the true causes of the migraine before receiving botox injections.

We all know that botox has been the go-to treatment for fine lines and wrinkles since Botox was made popular in 2000. Over the years, it’s also gained FDA approval for the treatment of excessive sweating and even migraines. Botox has become a substance that has the power to treat a wide variety of ailments, from cosmetic to medical. Now, Botox is being used in even more innovative ways.

Of course, these new uses for Botox are not FDA-approved. None-the-less, an experienced doctor can successfully administer these unconventional Botox procedures safely and effectively. If you choose to go this route, make sure that you research your specialist thoroughly and set up a consultation to discuss your desires and expectations for treatment.

The Non-surgical nose job.

For people who have a slight ‘hump’ on their nose, a great way to camouflage the bump is to use botox. The solution is injected into the nose, which will result in a new shape and contour. The solution is injected into the dip of the bridge which will cause it to swell, making the hump blend in with the rest of the bridge. Botox can even be injected into the nostrils or bulb of the nose to create a more upturned nose or one that’s more downturned. The Botox nose job is also a great way to change the look of your nose without committing to surgery. But if your nose is very misshapen or you wish to decrease the overall size of it, you’re better off getting a traditional rhinoplasty.

Pore Reduction

Botox has been found to be very useful for patients suffering from acne. Injections of the solution just under the skin paralyze the sebaceous glands, which are the reasons behind oil production. Pore size should reduce by up to 60%, and acne severity overall should decrease. The secret of Botox pore shrinking is a very shallow injection placed at the depth of the sebaceous glands. Botox for fine lines and wrinkles, by comparison, is injected into the muscle tissue a couple of layers underneath. Botox for patients suffering from acne and oily skin has been popular in Asia for a while, and it is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.

Botox Breast Lift

Some doctors have gotten less traditional with their Botox usage and taken it to the breasts. A few injections right underneath each breast have been found to lift the bust in a way that out performs the surgical breast lift. The injections weaken the pectoral muscles, which may cause sagging. Since the pectoral muscles are totally relaxed, this allows the muscles of the upper back to take over. A Botox breast lift will not create larger breasts. It may, however, create the illusion of larger breasts due to an enhanced posture. The Botox breast lift is not recommended to women with large breasts or a large build, as they will need many Botox injections to see a difference.