of relief to each patient. Nowthat youareuptodateonsomeof themedical treatments that are improved with Onabotuli- numtoxinA, let’s talk about the cosmetic uses I typically do daily with Botox. But before we do that, do you know how the cosmetic effect of Botox was discovered? A husband-and-wife phy- sician team in Vancouver BC, are responsible for this life changing discovery. Dr. Jean Carruthers an ophthalmologist pioneered the use of Botox by treating her patients who suffered from bleph- arospasms, then one of her patients came back stating that her frown lines were improved each time her Botox was injected into her eyelid. Dr. Carruthers mentioned this to her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, a dermatologist, who then together, they began experimenting on willing patients and Voila, cosmetic Botox was born.
I use Botox in my practice on a cosmetic level and it is the most popular treatment I perform. More specifically, I use Botox to help reverse and prevent lines and wrinkles from forming on the face and neck. And I have seen these treatments explode in popularity over the past 5 years. However, I perform a few medical conditions with Botox as well; a condition called hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, which is where Botox injec- tions can reduce the sweat glands from produc- ing too much sweat, I personally get this treat- ment done every 6 months and it is life changing for me and all the patients I treat. Temporomandibular disorder is an orthopedic affliction that affects the Temporomandibular joint, causing pain, headaches, and even ortho- dontic issues from bruxism. By injecting the masseter and temporalis muscles with Botox, these symptoms can be lessened for 3 to 6 months with one treatment. An aesthetic affect is the bonus of this treatment as it can slim and taper the lower muscle, giving a more feminine look. Chronic migraines is the other medical procedure I treat with Botox. Often just by having frown lines treated it can relieve migraine symptoms however, I also treat the occipital lobe and temporalis muscles to bring relief to suffering patients. Most chronic migraine sufferers will be referred to a neurologist for proper treatments and diagnosis. We encourage all our patients to speak with their family doctors before we treat them with Botox for this ailment. Well, there you have it! Now you know a little more about the world of Botox and its uses. So
next time someone mentions that Botox is bad for you or will cause negative side effects, you can educate them on some of the medical uses and explain that over 7.7 million people had safe treatments done in 2019, they cannot all be wrong. Reference: Featherstone, S. (2015). A Complete Course in Canning and Related Processes. Woodhead Pub- lishing Limited.
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