Botox is one of the most well-known anti-aging services available. This is probably because Botox, in its current form, has been around for decades. Botox, in general, has been around a lot longer than that. The botulinum toxin has been around for thousands of years. While it was initially discovered as a toxin that made people sick, eventually some of its beneficial properties were revealed.
Botox relaxes muscles which has been found to serve multiple purposes in the medical world. It is not a filler which people often mistakenly believe. Botox does not “fill in” your wrinkles. Rather, it relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles. For example, after Botox injections in your forehead, you will not have all the deep wrinkles that occur when you furrow or raise your eyebrows. Let’s take a deeper look at the various uses of Botox.
Botox for Migraines
The revelation that Botox can help treat migraines has been life-changing for those with chronic migraines. And they get the added benefit of fewer wrinkles! Botox as a migraine treatment is used for those over 18 years old who experience 15 or more headache days per month with the headache lasting 4 hours or longer. One survey showed that 99 percent of Botox users planned to continue treatment. This may be simply because of the headache relief they experience, but it may also be that they enjoy the combined effect of headache relief and wrinkle reduction! Only a doctor can administer Botox for migraine relief. These treatments take about 10 minutes and are administered every 3 months.
Botox for Excessive Underarm Sweating
You may not have known that Botox is a successful treatment for those who suffer from excessive underarm sweating. Living in Florida, we all sweat! There is no escaping the humidity here. Ladies, we “glow” profusely! However, some people do suffer from an excessive amount of underarm sweating which can be very embarrassing and frustrating. Because underarm sweating is often associated with nervousness, it can be annoying for those at work, at an interview, on a date, etc. to sweat even when they are calm, relaxed, and confident. As with Botox for migraine treatment, Botox for underarm sweating should be administered by a doctor.
Botox for Anti-Aging
This is what Botox is best known for – its anti-aging benefit. While it doesn’t actually keep you from aging, it can certainly help with the appearance of aging! Lines between your eyes (the 11s), crow’s feet, and forehead lines don’t stand a chance against Botox! Relaxing the muscles that cause those wrinkles allows you to experience the wrinkle-free appearance of your youth! You can take years off your appearance with Botox injections. The results last approximately 3-6 months. It takes 1-3 days for you to see the full results.
Fountain of You for All Your Botox Needs
With a staff consisting of Dr. Kim Zipper-Hallinan, nurse practitioners, and estheticians, Fountain of You is fully equipped to handle all your Botox needs. Whether you are seeking Botox treatments for medical purposes or its anti-aging benefits, we are here for you! Book your appointment online today!
