Mention botox and everyone smiles broadly for this wonder drug with an ever-increasing resume of cosmetic and therapeutic uses. Inspired researchers have tamed the once-terrifying toxin into a battery of healing elixirs and rejuvenating regimens that can do everything from eliminating migraine headaches to turning back the clock on a face with experience. Take a minute to review the 7 Benefits of Botox and marvel at its magic to see how it's become as popular a womens perfume!.

 

 

1. Reject the Knife

 

Rather than putting your life on hold for days or weeks after a cosmetic surgery, resume your normal routine as soon as the world is ready for the new you -- like after lunch. Smooth your fevered brow and banish those crow's-feet during a brief office visit, and walk out the door to rave reviews in less time than it takes to have your nails done. Now if this isn't magic, I don't know what is.

 

2. Avoid the Drama

 

Think of something much more interesting to worry about than scary side effects for this formerly fatal facial. Do your research ahead of time and seek your fountain-of-youth from an experienced and highly rated provider. Make a list, check it twice and ask about what to expect from the procedure, the product and the recovery time. Any post-treatment issues are rare and manageable if they do occur. Follow your doctor's orders and use your common sense if something seems wrong -- call the clinic and ask for help or advice already! At most you may experience some minor bruising and swelling for a few days, not a deal breaker in the grand scheme of things.

 

3. Nothing Is Forever

 

If the result of your Botox treatment just doesn't thrill you beyond belief, know that the effect is temporary. Should you prefer to revert to your hard-earned facial characteristics, Botox will gradually advance the clock back to the experienced you. Not many things in life are this flexible and reversible; you can be rescheduling a follow-up treatment or easing back to the future about six months afer your initial procedure. Don't you love a choice?

 

4. Impressive -- But What Else Can It Do?

 

Traditionally, Botox has been used cosmetically as a forehead smoother and eye-crease reviver. It works by paralysing the muscles selected by your doctor, allowing the underlying skin, tissues and muscle to remain smooth and uncreased. The treatment can also relax other facial and even neck muscles, giving you some additional options to achieve facial perfection. Discuss with your doctor whether you are a candidate for an eyebrow lift or if that permanent frown can be turned happily upside down. If you did that provider research mentioned earlier, your doctor is an expert and will be happy and willing to discuss the pros and cons of additional treatments with you. You are paying for that expertise, so be a conscientious consumer and use it well. Get going.

 

5. All That and Migraines, Too

 

Botox did not start life out as a cosmetic treatment in the typical sense; the wrinkle remover was a fortuitous bonus. Researchers instead were looking for a treatment for eye spasms and vision tracking issues, and reducing wrinkles was just an unforeseen collateral benefit. The targeted muscle paralysis provided by Botox has made it a treatment of choice for a wide range of conditions involving musculature issues. Victims of strokes, traumatic head injuries, back injuries and cerebral palsy have all found relief from muscle tightness and spasm though the professional injection of Botox. Migraine and TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) Disease sufferers have seen some good results from the administration of Botox. Even a rare disorder like spasmodic dysphonia, which prevents clear speech because of involuntary movements in the back of the throat, has responded well to Botox. What a versatile player to have on the team. Go Botox,

 

6. No Sweat -- Seriously

 

Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis can be a traumatic and life-limiting affliction. Not only is it embarrassing, excessive sweating can cause clothing damage and skin problems and adds significant expenses to your household budget. Botox has been found effective to reduce or eliminate excessive facial, underarm, hand and foot sweating. The therapy lasts, as is typical with Botox, for between four and six months when injected by a trained professional into the affected areas. Who knew how diverse and important the conditions would be that benefit from Botox -- it is far from just another pretty face.

 

7. But How Much Will It Cost?

 

Many of the therapeutic uses for Botox can be covered through health insurance; work with your doctor's administrative office staff to see if your Botox treatments will be covered. If insurance coverage is not available, cosmetic treatments range between $500 and $1000. a time. Pack a lunch, make a daily pot of gourmet coffee at home and you will have saved enough for the Botox in no time.Think of the makeup costs you can skip because you are going to look better than good in your own skin. Hey, you know you are worth it.

 

Botox has come a long way from dreaded poison to its position as a highly coveted treatment for an amazing array of conditions. Whether you are considering turning back time by erasing a few facial lines or are regaining control of your life by using it to eliminate or minimize a serious medical condition, Botox holds your best interest in mind.

 

A guest post by Lynne K from Face Clinic London

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