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Four Things You Didn’t Know About Botox

Since the discovery of Botox in the late 1980s, Botox has become one of the most trusted cosmetic clinical, non-surgical procedures in the world. In fact, it is currently the single most popular cosmetic procedure in the US! But as popular as Botox is, in Birmingham, MI and  across the US, there are some interesting facts about this innovative anti-wrinkle treatment that you probably don’t know.

1. Botox actually treats the facial muscles, not the skin.

Some wrinkles are created by repetitive facial muscle movements when making facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, etc. AThis frequent, repetitive muscle movement can form wrinkles overtime. If you smile and see wrinkles on the sides of your eyes, or if you frown and notice lines between your eyebrows or on the forehead, these lines can become permanent wrinkles due to frequent repetitive muscle movements.

Botox is used to relax the muscles that are stuck in a certain expression. Botox, is skillfully injected directly into the specific facial muscle that needs to be relaxed. The skin will then naturally look smooth over this section of relaxed muscle.

2. The FDA has approved Botox for uses other than just the face.

Scientists are continuing to research the benefits and uses of Botox. Over the years, the FDA has approved the use of Botox for many other conditions outside the popular cosmetic treatment for reducing facial wrinkles.

Other areas where Botox has been approved include the treatment of: migraines, bladder dysfunction, muscle spasms in the neck or limbs, underarm sweat, and eye twitching, and uneven eye positioning. With continued research, scientists are continually discovering more uses for Botox beyond just fighting wrinkles.

3. Botox is monitored, FDA regulated & held to highest clinical standards.

Allergen, the manufacturers of Botox, adheres to the highest FDA standards in order to monitor and produce the highest quality, and to ensure the exact concentration of Botox in each vial. A sterile environment with purified air in the production room, and full-coverage suits for highly trained technicians, is required to certify the strictest quality control of the product.

With a dedicated quality assurance department at Allergen, the parent company of Botox, the product consistently outperforms the FDA’s strict requirements for safety and cleanliness. This guarantees that certified clinics, like the Birmingham, MI Med Spa, receive the best quality product for each patient.

4. Scientists are continuing to improve and research the uses of Botox.

Since the discovery of Botox injections in the late 1980s, scientists have continued to research and discover new ways to benefit from this product. There are hundreds of articles published in distinguished medical journals sharing the results of continued research and clinical trials. Research clinicians are continually researching new ways to use Botox to assist patients with both wrinkle reduction and other cosmetic and medical conditions.

In fact, Botox is currently being studied to treat depression, alleviate muscle pain and assist with  postoperative atrial fibrillation. Other studies are investigating ways to further increase dosage limits to prolong the effects of Botox. As researchers will continue to explore new beneficial uses of Botox, we will continue to keep patients at our Birmingham, MI Med Spa updated on the latest developments.

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