BOTOX
Botox injection is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. When you smile, laugh, frown, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes (crow’s feet), mouth (marionette lines), between the eyebrows and on the forehead. These wrinkles can make you look older, sad, angry, or tired. Botox is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent approved by the FDA for several different uses. When used for cosmetic purposes, it is a quick, safe, and effective way to reduce or eliminate facial wrinkles without surgery and with little to no downtime and discomfort. With the help of Botox, Dr. Andreas Skarparis can give your face a younger, fresher, and rejuvenated look.
BOTOX FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS
Botox neurotoxin treatment helps control the symptoms of severe underarm sweating, excessive sweating of the hands and feet when topical medicines do not work well enough by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Botox injections are expected to temporarily stop the production of excessive sweat in the treated areas only. Sweat continues to be produced elsewhere.
WHERE DOES THE SWEAT GO?
Your sweat doesn’t go anywhere or get backed up because the sweat simply is not produced in the areas treated with Botox. Remember, the rest of your body is free to produce moisture normally.
OVERVIEW AND USES
COSMETIC USES OF BOTOX:
Botox injections are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure due to their effectiveness in reducing facial wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle contractions. Over time, smiling, laughing, and frowning can lead to permanent furrows and deep wrinkles, particularly around the eyes (crow’s feet), mouth (marionette lines), between the eyebrows, and on the forehead. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for these wrinkles, providing a smoother, more youthful appearance. This procedure is non-invasive, quick, and has minimal downtime, offering a safe alternative to more invasive surgical options.
BOTOX FOR HYPERHIDROSIS (EXCESSIVE SWEATING):
In addition to its cosmetic benefits, Botox is also approved for treating hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Botox injections help control underarm sweating, as well as excessive sweating of the hands and feet, when topical treatments have been ineffective. It works by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from nerves that stimulate sweat glands. As a result, sweating is reduced or stopped in the treated areas.
WHERE DOES THE SWEAT GO?
It’s important to note that Botox doesn’t cause the sweat to go anywhere else in the body or get “backed up.” Instead, it simply prevents the sweat glands in the treated areas from producing sweat. Other areas of the body continue to produce sweat normally.
Whether for cosmetic enhancement or medical purposes, Botox offers a versatile and minimally invasive solution to address specific concerns.
