You may not know, but botox injections are not only for aesthetic purposes!
It is mind-boggling to discover the fact that botox has many other unknown or unfamiliar medicinal uses in addition to its famous cosmetic usage in the beauty world.
Botox is a neurotoxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected into specific areas in the body, it blocks the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract. This can lead to temporary paralysis of the muscles. This is the main technique that is used to remove wrinkles. It is injected by a qualified doctor using special equipment in wrinkled areas in the face. Then due to the paralysis that affects the muscles being injected to, the muscle will relax, and consequently, wrinkles will disappear.
Botox was first approved by the FDA in 1989 to treat eye muscle disorders. Since then, it has been approved to treat a number of other conditions, including:
– Migraines (approved by the FDA in 2010),
There are many people who suffer from migraines. Migraines are a type of headache that can be very severe and can last for days or even weeks. Migraine sufferers often have to take medication to try to control their symptoms. However, many of these medications have side effects that can be worse than the migraines themselves.
Botox injections have been shown to be an effective treatment for migraines. In one study, people who received Botox injections reported a 50% reduction in the number of migraines they experienced.
– Excessive Sweating,
Sweating is another condition that can be treated with Botox. People who suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, often have to avoid activities that trigger their sweating. This can make it very difficult to live a normal life.
Botox injections can help to reduce sweating by temporarily paralyzing the sweat glands. In one study, people who received Botox injections for hyperhidrosis reported a significant reduction in sweating.
– Muscle Spasms,
Muscle spasms are another condition that can be treated with Botox. Muscle spasms can be very painful and can make it difficult to move. Botox injections can help to relax the muscles and reduce the pain.
– Blepharospasm (uncontrollable eyelid twitching),
– Bladder Dysfunction (incontinence, urgency, and high frequency of going to the washroom)
– Strabismus (misalignment of one of the eyes, causing it to deviate inward or outward)
– Focal Spasticity (stiffening or contractions of body muscle that prevents the normal movements of that muscle due to possible brain injury)
– Cervical Dystonia (painful muscle contraction of the neck muscles that causes involuntary twitch or movement of the neck through twisting or turning action)
If you live in Calgary, AB, Chaparral Pharmacy – Remedy’sRx can fulfil all your Botox injections based on your physician or family prescriptions.
Our skillful pharmacists and pharmacy assistant and our compounding centre can compound and prepare all kinds of compounded medications.
We have a wide portfolio of pharmacy services and products to make your life easier, such as free delivery, free blister packs/packaging, flu and COVID-19 shots, and compression socks, in addition to many other services.
If you think you have one of the above conditions (e.g. eyelid twitching, migraine, skin wrinkles, sweating, or muscle spasms) that may benefit from botox, try to discuss with your physician all possibilities of treating your conditions, including botox injections.
Call us at 403-475-5544 to inquire about botox availability.