Botox is a great and simple procedure that can yield impressive results by injecting the Botox toxin into certain parts of the body. When most people think of Botox, they think of cosmetic uses; however there are many other uses, including some medical uses. Here are a couple things you may not know that Botox can fix.

1. Headaches

Many people get frequent migraines and terrible headaches. In some instances the migraines are caused from pressure in the vascular system and the veins around the skull and head. If this is the case for you, you might benefit from getting Botox injections.

When a doctor administers the Botox they will inject it into the area around the skull and the head that deals with the most pressure. The toxin can cause certain muscles to tense and relax, thus redistributing the pressure so that the headaches are not as intense or as frequent.

2. Overactive Sweat Glands

Another great use for Botox is to help with overactive sweat glands. Some people have overactive sweat glands in their underarms that cause them to have embarrassing wet areas throughout the day and night. No amount of deodorant may work for people who have overactive sweat glands, but Botox can be helpful.

By injecting Botox into the underarm right around the sweat gland it can cause the gland to tense up and the muscles around the gland to stop the gland from working so hard. For many people this proves an effective way to deal with embarrassing sweating.

3. TMJ

Many people suffer from TMJ, which is when the jaw muscles clench, making it hard for the person to fully open their mouth. It can be from tooth grinding or inflammation in the veins around the jaw. One effective way to deal with this problem is to inject a small amount of Botox around the jaw muscles. This will help to once again redistribute the pressure around the muscles so that the jaw muscles don't tense up so much around the jawbone, thus preventing TMJ.

As with cosmetic Botox, the effects of Botox will only last for a couple months. Thus, for any medical procedure that you choose to get Botox for, you will need to get a couple treatments a year to keep the results constant. Frequent injections will also allow you to play with the dosage so you can get the exact results that you want.

These are just a couple of the many uses of Botox. If you think Botox would be right for you talk to a medical professional like Hass Plastic Surgery about your options. 

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