{"id":18661,"date":"2017-12-04T17:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T11:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18661"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:31:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T05:01:30","slug":"botox-uses-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18661","title":{"rendered":"Botox – Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Botox, Botox Cosmetic<\/span><\/p>\n

Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Cosmetic Surgery<\/span><\/p>\n

Generic Name:\u00a0<\/strong>onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is made from the bacteria that cause botulism. It is also known as botulinum toxin type A and can block the nerve movement in the muscles causing a short-term paralysis in muscle activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Botox is used for the treatment of muscle spasm in the hands and arms, rigorous spasm in the neck muscles, severe underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), cervical dystonia, and also helps in prevention from chronic migraine headaches. Botox is also used in cosmetic surgeries to treat various skin problems such as wrinkles, fine lines, etc. that are caused because of aging. Also, when used for cosmetic reasons, Botox treatment can cause side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Both, botulinum toxin A (trade name Botox) and botulinum toxin type B were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for the treatment of various skin and health-related issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purpose of Using Botox:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Botox is used to relieve the symptoms of cervical dystonia, strabismus, and blepharospasm. It is also used for the treatment of excessivBotox-Botulinum-toxine sweating in adults that cannot be cured by topical skin treatments. Apart from these health issues, it is also used for the treatment of various other issues, these are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrinkles:<\/strong>\u00a0Botox cosmetic surgery is effective to reduce wrinkles and fine lines from the facial skin.\u00a0 Medical research has shown that Botox cosmetic surgery can reduce the outer skin problems such as wrinkles, fine lines, puffy eyes etc. effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frown Lines:<\/strong>\u00a0Frown lines are common, irrespective of the gender of a person <\/span>and can be treated by Botox cosmetic surgery. Botox cosmetics are approved by U.S. FDA for treatment of frown lines. For more information regarding this, you can consult any dermatologist or Cosmo surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Migraine Headaches:<\/strong> Botox also has its application in the treatment of migraine headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bladder Problems & Incontinence:<\/strong>\u00a0Various studies suggest that Botox can be effective for the treatment of incontinence and bladder problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crow\u2019s Feet Treatment:<\/strong>\u00a0Botox can be useful for the treatment of various skin problems including crow\u2019s feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hyperhidrosis:<\/strong>\u00a0Studies have shown that Botox can be helpful in the treatment of excessive sweating in many patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Dosage of Botox:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Botox comes in powder form to be blended with a liquid which is injected into the skin or muscles by your doctor or surgeon at the required area. Your dermatologist or surgeon will decide the location at which the medicine will be injected so that it can show\u00a0effective results. Also, If you are using Botox for treatment of frown lines, cervical dystonia, upper limb spasticity, chronic migraine, strabismus, blepharospasm, etc. you might need to go for some additional injection session in every 3 to 5 months, however it depends on your condition and the type of treatment you are going through.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, if you are using Botox for the treatment of underarm sweating, you may need to get additional Botox injection session in every 5 to 7 months or when your symptoms start\u00a0to reappear. Botox treatment should be done under the guidance of professional health experts as it can cause some very harmful side-effects. Also, y<\/span>ou should follow every instruction given by your doctor or dermatologist in order to avoid negative health consequence and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Measures for Botox:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You should not go for Botox treatment if you are allergic to botulinum, or if you have any kind of infections\u00a0or muscle weaknesses in the place where Botox will be injected. Inform your doctor if you have any of the below mentioned health condition:<\/span><\/p>\n