Botox ® More than Wrinkle Eraser
July 28th, 2011
Botox ® has been approved for limited use since the 1980’s to treat many muscle related problems. The botulinum toxin was first used in a non-cosmetic clinical setting. As with many new drugs, alternate uses have been discovered and treating facial wrinkles has certainly proved to be a big one. Botox continues to provide substantial medical benefits aside from the most common cosmetic uses.
Botox is effective in treating a variety of conditions, usually involving muscles. They include, blepharospasm and strabismus, which are neurological movement disorders affecting the face. It is also used to treat muscles that are hypertonic, lacking the ability for active lengthening.
The first example of an FDA approved non-muscular use is for the treatment of over-active sweat glands. Sweat glands under the arm are injected and a reduction of excessive sweating may last up to 6 months. However, this can be quite an uncomfortable procedure, as the armpit has lots of nerve endings and is particularly sensitive.
Clinical trials are currently underway to evaluate use for migraines, where injections into the head and neck muscles may reduce the onset of migraines. This new usage offers the potential to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from chronic migraines.
Muffin Top Remedies
June 15th, 2011
“Muffin Top†is described by the Oxford English Dictionary as a bulge of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of pants. The famous dictionary is continually updating popular words and phrases. It has added about 900 new entries with the newest edition, including the addition of muffin top.
The phenomenon of Muffin Top is a condition that appears to be particularly bothersome among woman of post-menopausal age. Hormone changes may sometimes lead to this increased belly protrusion, that has not otherwise been an issue before. Certainly increased exercise helps in some cases. Cosmetic surgery procedures may also be considered for tummy restoration when patients are unhappy with the unwanted overhang.
Tomorrow: I’ll discuss the mini-tummy tuck.
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