Thursday, August 30, 2012

How Does Botox Work And Is It Available In Utah?

By Lucy Cho


Botulinum toxin type A, more commonly known as Botox, was discovered to be useful for cosmetic procedures by accident. Available in spas and clinics all over Utah, this toxin actually comes from a bacterium that causes food poisoning if it is eaten. Botox is perfectly safe to use in injections for anti-ageing purposes, as it works by simply freezing the muscles and minimizing their movement. The more limited movement means less creasing that will cause wrinkles, and results in a more youthful smooth complexion. Be sure to find a reputable and licensed administrator to fulfill all of your injection needs, as the process is safe but requires a level of skill.

There are lots of medical uses for Botox and some of them include treating cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), muscle spasms in the arms and hands, severe underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), urinary incontinence in people with neurologic conditions and to prevent headaches in adult patients with chronic migraine. It is also used to treat overactive bladder and incontinence (urine leakage) caused by nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. All of these treatment options are available in Utah, so ask locally for more information.

The process by which Botox was discovered started as a quest to find a way to help regulate overactive eye spasms. These spasms and the uncontrollable blinking come from having nerve disorders and can even lead to people having eyes that point in different directions. The treatments were successful for this purpose but beauty or cosmetic procedures are still the most common use for this kind of injection.

One of the uses for Botox that is most common outside the sphere of beauty uses is in dealing with chronic migraine headaches in adults. This kind of headache is much more intensive than a regular one, and they can come as frequently as more than 15 days per month, each lasting 4 hours or longer. It suits both doctors and patients in this instance, as there are very few side effects, unlike standard pain relief.

Excessive sweating is an embarrassing problem that can also be treated with this product, and it is very useful for men and women that have to deal with this issue on a day-to-day basis. No one wants to worry about smelling bad and being embarrassed and the toxin works by freezing the glands that cause excessive sweat, so as to avoid abnormal sweat and odor.

If you think that Botox could make a difference to your life or appearance, then contact a spa or medical office in and around Utah!




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment