Botox is used to get rid of wrinkles and restore young appearance and has other medical uses, such as overactive bladder treatment, chronic migraines, etc.

Botox uses

Botox injections are used to treat:

• Blepharospasm
• Hemifacial spasm
• Spasmodic torticollis.
• Chronic migraine.
• Relieve spasticity in some areas of the body after strokes.
• Idiopathic Overactive bladder.
• Armpits hyperhidrosis.
• Relieve wrinkles in the face and front temporarily.

Dosage and method of use

• Botox is used by doctors, whether for spasm or wrinkle removal.
• Dosage varies depending on why Botox is used.

Botox Side Effects

Botox injections may cause some side effects, such as:

• Eyelid ptosis.
• Dry eye.
• Eye irritation.
• ecchymosis.
• Swelling the face.
• Rhinitis.
• headache.
• dizziness.
• Dysphagia.
• Dry mouth.
• Pain in the injection site.

Botox Contraindications

Botox is not used in the following cases:

• Allergy to Botox active ingredients.
• There is an infection in the injection site.

Botox is also not used to treat bladder problems in the case of:

• Urinary tract infection.
• Acute urine retention.
• Patients who do not wish or are unable to get catheters if needed after treatment.

Botox is not used to relieve facial wrinkles in case of myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.

Botox Precautions

• The doses decided by the doctor should not be exceeded, so that Botox does not spread to the rest of the body, it can lead to muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, and possibly pneumonia and death.
• You should consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from swallowing, speech, or respiratory disorders.

Botox and pregnancy

Botox is not used during pregnancy unless it is necessary with the doctor's consultation.

Botox and lactation

Botox is not recommended during breastfeeding.