Applications
Botulinum Toxin
Cosmetic Uses
Botulinum toxin injections are primarily used to reduce facial wrinkles and lines. Common treatment areas include:
- Forehead lines: Horizontal lines caused by the contraction of the frontalis muscle.
- Glabellar lines: Vertical lines between the eyebrows resulting from the contraction of the corrugator supercilii muscles.
- Crow’s feet: Lines at the corners of the eyes caused by the orbicularis oculi muscle.
Medical Uses
Botulinum toxin is also used to treat several medical conditions, including:
- Cervical Dystonia: Involuntary contractions of neck muscles causing pain and abnormal head positions.
- Muscle Spasms: Conditions like cerebral palsy cause uncontrollable muscle contractions.
- Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating that can be mitigated by botulinum toxin injections.
- Chronic Migraines: Reducing the frequency of migraines in individuals experiencing frequent headaches.
- Overactive Bladder: Controlling urinary incontinence by relaxing blahttps://drpooyabeigi.com/botulinum-toxin/dder muscles.
