Aging is a natural process of our journey through life, one usually filled with nostalgia and wrinkles that hold years of memories. The memories you can love, but the wrinkles are something else. But perhaps, something can be done about them? Yes, absolutely. You can have Botox. Botox is the go-to treatment for keeping the signs of aging well at bay.

Botox is ideal for many people because it is minimally invasive and nonsurgical. You can count on the results lasting a reasonable amount of time. Whether you are a man or woman, you can use Botox for its anti-aging effects or other conditions. Botox has grown to become a versatile treatment.

 

Am I a Candidate for It?

Botox is a welcome treatment for many people with lines or wrinkles they do not want. To be a candidate for the treatment, you should:

 

• Have unwanted facial wrinkles

• Have wrinkles in Botox-treatable areas such as around the eyes, on your forehead, or between the eyes

• You have good overall health

• Your expectations of the treatment are realistic and achievable
  
   

Where Can I Get It?

Botox requires a professional plastic surgeon to administer it. Other health professionals may perform it, but it is best to get a qualified practitioner. If you are in the Lafayette area in Louisiana, you can visit Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Acadiana. These are experienced doctors who can deliver the best results.

 

Does It Have Medical Benefits?

Botox works by blocking specific chemical signals from the nerves around the treatment area. The most common signals that it interrupts are those that cause muscle contraction. Botox was initially a cosmetic treatment, but it has shown medical benefits in treating other conditions.

 

Cervical Dystonia

It is a painful condition that causes involuntary contraction of your neck muscles. It causes your head to turn or twist in uncomfortable positions.

 

Lazy Eye

It helps treat lazy eye, which comes from an imbalance of the eye muscles responsible for positioning.

 

Muscle Contractures

Some medical conditions, commonly neurological, may cause you to pull your limbs in. Sometimes, a doctor can use Botox to get the contracted muscles to relax.

 

Hyperhidrosis

Botox is also helpful in treating this condition that affects body temperature and sweating.

 

Chronic Migraines

Doctors may use Botox to reduce some patients' migraines. They especially do so if a patient suffers migraines at least 15 times a month.

 

Dysfunction of the Bladder

Patients who have urinary incontinence may benefit from Botox treatments. It works if the incontinence is a result of an overactive bladder.

 

Eye Twitching

Twitching occurs because of involuntary muscle contractions around the eye. Botox can help relax the muscles so they do not twitch.

 

How Long Does It Last?

The treatment outcomes vary among patients, but the results commonly last about three to six months. The results vary with the location of the injections and how much was used. They are also affected by skin elasticity, the depth of the wrinkles, and your age.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Medical treatments often entail side effects. With Botox, some patients may have bruising tenderness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. However, these effects resolve within a few days after the treatment.

For more information about frequently asked questions on Botox, contact Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of Acadiana at our office in Lafayette, Louisiana. Call (337) 504-3640​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ to book an appointment today.