Not Just for Wrinkles: Surprising Uses of Botox in Fairfax
While Botox is well known for its wrinkle fighting abilities, it does more than that. Here are some surprising uses of Botox in Fairfax!
Botox for Acne Treatment
Did you know that Botox may be able to help with adult acne? Acne is the most common skin condition in adults (and adolescents). Botox helps lower oil production, reduce pore size, and improve acne.
Strabismus
Botox was first used for treating certain eye disorders, including strabismus. This condition causes improper eye alignment. One eye is usually looking straight ahead while the other turns upward, downward, or to the side. Botox injections correct the eye position.
Involuntary Blinking
Another surprising use of Botox is that it helps control involuntary eye blinking. This condition causes uncomfortable, uncontrollable blinking or twitching. Since the condition is due to spastic muscles around the eyes, Botox helps. It relaxes the muscles and reduces involuntary movements.
Migraine Headaches 
Approximately 25% of U.S. households have a member suffering from migraine headaches. These recurrent headaches can be debilitating and incapacitating. However, small doses of Botox can reduce the frequency of chronic migraine headaches. In fact, half of patients see a 50% reduction in headaches and 29% saw a 75% reduction!
Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating, even during normal days that aren’t hot. Some of these patients experience abnormal amounts of sweat that soak through clothes and literally drip from their body. Botox is FDA approved for treating excessive underarm sweating. It is also commonly used to treat excessive sweating in the hands, face, and feet.
Overactive Bladder
Another use of Botox in Fairfax is helping keep an overactive bladder in check. Overactive bladder affects over 33 million people in the U.S. alone. Fortunately, small doses of Botox can help. In fact, Botox was approved by the FDA approved for this use in 2013. It helps by relaxing the bladder and raising its storage capacity.
Surprising Uses of Botox in Fairfax
Are you ready to learn more about the surprising uses of Botox in Fairfax? Contact Reston Dermatology and Cosmetic Center today to learn more.