Most of us know that Botox® is one of the most effective non-surgical injectable treatments for treating expression lines and dynamic wrinkles. It takes around 10 minutes to administer and the results can last up to 6 months at a time. But did you know, that Botox® has many other uses, such as treating excessive sweating, helping reduce the symptoms of migraines and for teeth grinding. At Bank MediSpa, we not only offer Botox® for anti-ageing purposes, but also for the aforementioned concerns, which can be problematic and emotionally upsetting for many people.
What is Botox®?
Botox® is actually the brand name for a substance called Botulinum Toxin Type A. When ingested, it can cause botulism and even paralysis. However, when injected, it offers significant benefits as it blocks certain chemical signals from nerves, mostly the ones that cause muscles to contract. This is why, the most common use of Botox® injections is to temporarily relax facial muscles that cause dynamic (expression) wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. However, Botox® injections can also help to treat a variety of concerns safely and extremely effectively:
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) – This condition occurs even when the temperature isn’t hot and the patient is not exerting themselves. It can cause intense emotional embarrassment and affects aspects of normal life such as socialising, work and choosing clothing.
- Chronic migraine – Botox injections may help reduce migraine headache frequency, if the patient suffers from migraines more than 15 days per month.
- Teeth grinding – By relaxing the masseter muscles in the jaw, Botox® can dramatically reduce excessive and involuntary teeth grinding, which in itself can cause issues such as headaches and damaged teeth.
