The uses for Botox in Calgary extend far beyond smoothing out wrinkles. In fact, it is FDA-approved to treat many medical conditions. At Preventous Cosmetic Medicine, our experts are trained to use Botox to treat a number of conditions. Below, we discuss a few of the ways Botox can be used for medical applications.
Botox in Calgary: Medical Applications
Insurance companies do not cover cosmetic treatments. However, if you use Botox in Calgary to treat a medical condition, the chances are good that you will not have to pay out-of-pocket. Among the medical conditions Botox is FDA-approved to treat are chronic migraines, crossed eyes, overactive bladder, cervical dystonia, and excessive sweating.
Crossed Eyes
Botox was not originally used for cosmetic purposes. In fact, it was first used in 1981 to treat patients with crossed eyes. Since 1989, Botox has been FDA-approved to relax the muscles that control eye movement and reduce the appearance of crossed eyes.
Excessive Sweating and Body Odor
Sometimes traditional, or even prescription, antiperspirants and deodorants are not strong enough to counter hyperhidrosis. This is a condition commonly knowing as excessive sweating and can affect your hands, feet, armpits, pubic area, and inner thighs.
In 2004, Botox was FDA-approved to treat excessive sweating and body odor by reducing the activity of the small muscles around your sweat glands that cause you to perspire. If you are tired of chafing around the armpits or inner thighs, Botox in Calgary may be able to help.
Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines are characterized by experiencing a headache at least 15 days of the month. The pain is excruciating, and it affects every aspect of a patient's life. In 2010, the FDA approved Botox for the treatment of chronic migraines by slowing down the muscular mechanisms responsible for the condition. Botox reduces both the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
Overactive Bladder
If you can't use overactive bladder medications or they do not improve your condition, we have the solution for you. Since 2013, Botox has been approved by the FDA to treat overactive bladder, or OAB. This is characterized an uncontrollable urge to urinate, frequent urination, including incontinence, wetting the bed, urinary leakage, and spasms of the bladder.
Botox injected into the bladder allows the bladder to relax. This both increases the storage capacity of the organ and the frequency of urinary incontinence.
Severe Neck Spasms
Many people experience chronic pain caused by extreme neck and shoulder spasms. Fortunately, in 2000, the FDA approved Botox to treat cervical dystonia, a condition which is characterized by extreme neck pain and an abnormally positioned head.
While Botox is not FDA-approved to treat depression, there is a strong link between major depression and chronic pain. If you suffer from major depression and cervical dystonia, you may find the symptoms of your depression relieved concurrent with the alleviation of your chronic pain.
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Would you like to learn more about the many ways in which Botox in Calgary can be used? If so, contact the friendly professionals at Preventous Cosmetic Medicine in Calgary, CA today to schedule your initial consultation!
