Unexpected Benefits of Botox

October 26, 2019

While Botox has been approved by the FDA for certain medical conditions, such as excessive underarm sweating and overactive bladder, it is primarily known for its skin benefits. Botox is a minimally invasive treatment that can quickly smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. However, you may be surprised to learn about some of the unexpected benefits of this popular and trusted cosmetic treatment.

Headache Reliever

For many people who live with regular headaches, over-the-counter pain relievers may not even touch their pain. This is particularly true for those living with migraine headaches. However, some men and women have found that regular Botox injections around the forehead and eyes have reduced the incidence of headaches for up to three months. Regular injections can keep headaches at bay even longer.

Aging Preventer

Not only does Botox smooth away lines that you currently have on your face, but it may also be able to prevent future lines from forming. However, you will most likely only be able to reap this benefit if you start using Botox early in life, such as in your twenties or thirties.

Happiness Booster

Botox can certainly make your face appear happier by getting rid of wrinkles that look like frown lines. However, it may also be able to boost your actual mood. Research from the University of Texas showed that Botox may be able to help you respond positively to daily events while reducing signals of sadness in your brain.

Botox continues to be studied to determine how else it may be able to benefit the cosmetic dermatology and the medical industries. In the upcoming years, researchers are sure to continue learning more about it, but until then, you can benefit from some of these typical as well as surprising results.

Of course, everyone responds to Botox injections differently. Your results and benefits may be different from what a friend experiences, and Dr. Tavoussi will always start you out with the lowest effective dose to see how you respond to the treatment. If you are interested in trying out Botox for yourself, now is a great time to do that because your skin will have time to look its best before the busy holiday season. Call the OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique today to book your appointment and discover how Botox can improve your skin while possibly leaving you with several other benefits as well.