December 16, 2019
Botox Isn’t Only for Wrinkles
It’s a well-known fact that Botox can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. As a popular treatment, that’s what many people use it for. But did you know there are other reasons to use Botox and other benefits it offers?
5 Additional Benefits of Botox
Not everyone knows the great benefits Botox can have on a person’s appearance. At least, not beyond the traditional wrinkle reduction it can offer. Here are some other uses of Botox injections:
- Lifting facial skin: Another common treatment for Botox is a facelift. Age and weight loss are both factors that may contribute to sagging skin or muscles on the face. Botox can tighten and lift skin and muscles for a younger appearance.
- Stop migraines: Botox doesn’t seem like the type of solution people with migraines would choose, but it helps to block pain signals from the brain. In return, migraines are reduced.
- Reduce sweating: People who suffer from excess sweating may benefit from Botox injections. It is injected into sweat glands to block the signal from the nerves, which helps to reduce sweating.
- Jaw tightening: Age is usually the culprit of losing definition in your jawline, but Botox can help. Injections are placed into the jowl muscles to help tighten and lift the muscles for a defined appearance.
- Neck smoothing: Unfortunately, wrinkles on the neck are a sign of aging. Or you may be someone who just has horizontal lines along your neck no matter how old or young you are. Small amounts of Botox are usually injected above and beneath these lines to help relax the skin and smooth out the lines.
