Surprisingly Helpful Uses for BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure, and it is best known for correcting facial wrinkles. Almost everyone knows BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, deep lines on the forehead, frown lines, and furrows between the brows. However, it may come as a surprise that BOTOX® is FDA approved for a few unconventional, yet life-changing uses that go beyond cosmetic alteration.

Migraines

BOTOX® helps prevent migraine headaches by blocking neurotransmitters that carry pain signals to the brain. Several injections are administered into critical areas of the head and neck to treat migraine headaches. The effects can last up to three months before necessitating follow-up injection treatments.

Excessive Sweating

When at-home topical treatments fail to alleviate excessive underarm sweating, BOTOX® can help. It is injected into the treatment area and works by interrupting the body’s sweat glands. Sweating is essential for thermoregulation, but temporarily blocking sweat production in localized areas do not affect the body’s temperature control abilities.

Overactive Bladder

To treat urinary incontinence or overactive bladder, BOTOX® is injected into the bladder muscle. It can be used in patients who suffer from bladder issues such as an intense urge to urinate with leakage or overactive bladder caused by a neurologic condition. Typically, BOTOX® is recommended for patients who have experienced adverse side effects after trying anticholinergic medication first.