Botox Cosmetic was the first FDA-approved cosmetic treatment for temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.
This quick, 15 minute treatment has become increasingly popular amongst patients because it has many benefits, such as:
- Results that can last for up to 4 months
- Instant improvement (results are noticed within 24-48 hours)
- Lower costs when compared to cosmetic surgeries, such as facelifts
- No surgical risks and no downtime
- Few and temporary side-effects
By temporarily reducing the underlying muscle activity that causes moderate to severe facial lines, Botox is one of the best cosmetic skin treatments to help your skin look visibly smoother and younger.
Customized Kelowna Botox Treatments For The Best & Safest Anti-Aging Results
At our Kelowna skin clinic, we offer fully customized Botox treatments for patients with anti-aging concerns and hyperhidrosis. This versatile treatment can be used to address a number of your aesthetic concerns and improve the quality of your life.
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4 Surprising Uses For Botox You Never Knew About
Despite being well-known for treating unwanted facial lines and wrinkles, there are some lesser-known uses for Botox that may surprise you. These include:
1. Teeth Grinding
Do you grind and clench your teeth at night? This common condition is known as Bruxism and it can lead to a number of problems for the suffer, including:
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
- Damaged or broken teeth
When injected into the main muscle responsible for teeth grinding, Botox can cause it to relax and weaken, thus reducing the symptoms of this condition.
2. Hyperhidrosis
If you have ever dealt with excessive sweating (also known as hyperhidrosis), you know just how embarrassing and uncomfortable it can be, and how it can affect your self-esteem in social situations. Hyperhidrosis can affect various parts of your body, including:
- Hands
- Feet
- Face
- Underarms
Using Botox in the affected areas can provide relief because it impedes the release of the chemicals responsible for activating the body’s sweat glands and initiating perspiration.
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3. Facial and Neck Spasms
Do you suffer from uncontrollable movement of your face or neck muscles? By disrupting nerve messages to those muscles and causing temporary muscle paralysis, Botox can be a very effective solution for issues such as involuntary twitching and spasming of eyelids and other facial areas.
4. Migraines
In 2010, Botox was FDA-approved for the treatment of chronic migraines and it works by reducing abnormal muscle contractions. The injection points are often similar to those for wrinkle relaxation, so a few less facial lines could be a welcome bonus from this treatment.
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To find out more about the costs and benefits of our Botox cosmetic treatments and Botox for Hyperhidrosis treatments, and how our team of highly qualified skin specialists can help you achieve all your aesthetic goals, visit our Kelowna clinic today at 304 - 3320 Richter St, Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5.
Alternatively, you can contact us at 250-868-9290 or book a consultation online.
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