Should You Use Botox For Non-Cosmetic Reasons?
By Dave David | Published on January 21, 2011 | 0 Comments
To date, one of the most industry-altering improvements to hit the cosmetic treatment market has been the introduction of Botox. Though some may have been skeptical at first, there is no denying the remarkable results achieved by this noninvasive procedure. With just a few injections, you are able smooth out your complexion like never before.
The remarkable science behind Botox is that the solution causes a chemical reaction with your body that relaxes the muscles in your face so that they do not contract and cause unwanted wrinkles. This reaction, however, has caused some researchers, doctors, and patients alike to wonder about what else Botox can be used for besides reducing the signs of aging.
While some physicians do choose to use Botox injections to treat the appearance of gummy smiles, bruxism, migraines, or to relax the point of an upward turned nose, Boston Botox surgeon Dr. David says that currently, his office, Medical Face and Body Aesthetics, uses Botox for forehead wrinkles, lines between the eyebrows, smile lines around the eyes, and gummy smiles–which are all cosmetic uses. However, Dr. David also offers Botox to treat an entirely different issue: sweating.
While most are familiar with the anti-wrinkle aspects of the product, Botox has also been extremely helpful for those who suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, but have been unable to find relief from regular deodorants. This works by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from your body’s nerves that stimulate your sweat glands. And when the sweat glands fail to receive the triggering chemical signals, the severe sweating ceases.
Before you move forward with any form of Botox treatments, however, it is important that you meet with your cosmetic surgeon to discuss your options, the results that you can expect after your appointment, and how you can incorporate Botox into your future.
As a trusted cosmetic surgeon, Dr. David provides each of his patients with the care that they deserve. Medical Face and Body Aesthetics is a personal office, he explains; therefore, every patient is a part of the office as well. When you become a patient at Medical Face and Body Aesthetics, you are going to receive exceptional care.
Patients also benefit from Dr. David’s extensive experience in the field. As a physician and surgeon for over 30 years, Dr. David joined The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Liposuction Surgery Society back in the 1980’s. He has also practiced in Orange County, California–in the Laguna Beach and Newport Beach areas–where residents are well known for their high standards.
Regardless of where Dr. David is practicing or how much media attention he and his team are receiving, his main focus continues to be his valued patients.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.