Botox or botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin protein that is used to freeze certain nerves and tissues that causes the muscles to contract. Botox is the name of a brand of botulinum toxin. There are many other brands, such as dysport, xeomin, myobloc, etc. Botox is the most popular type of cosmetic treatment. It is most commonly used to reduce the signs of aging and provide glowing and wrinkle-free skin.
Botox can also help in the treatment of a number of medical conditions which can affect the neuromuscular system of the body. Some of the most common conditions treated by botox treatment in Jalandhar include,
● Cervical dystonia. Cervical dystonia is a painful condition that causes chronic neck pain. This is a muscular disorder that causes the neck muscles to contract and move improperly.
● Upper Limb spasticity. Upper limb spasticity is a neuromuscular disorder which contracts the muscle of arms and affects the motor movement of the arm or upper body.
● Overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is a condition which causes a sudden urge to urinate and sometimes leads to involuntary urine loss.
● Strabismus. Strabismus is a disorder of the pelvic muscle of the eyes. It is also known as crossed eye disorder, in which both eyes can’t focus on the same object at the same time. It can also cause many vision related problems such as blurred vision or doubled vision.
● Migraine. Migraine is a well known condition that causes severe and throbbing headaches. Migraine attacks can last for days or even for weeks.
● Eye spasm. Eye spasm is a condition that causes unusual twitching or squeezing of eyelids. Usually eye twitching occurs due to sleep, fatigue, and other similar causes, but unusual twitching can be caused due to a brain or neuromuscular disorder.
● Excessive sweating. Excessive sweating is a very common condition. It can be caused due to the rising temperature of the body. Some other causes of excessive sweating include diabetes, thyroid problems, obesity or infection.
Botox is most commonly used for cosmetic treatments. It works as filler around the eyes and forehead. It reduces the wrinkles around the eyes such as crow’s feet and forehead line.
Risks
Botox is considered to be a safe treatment, but it also carries some risks of side effects. Some of the most common risks related to botox treatment in Jalandhar include,
● Bruising. Bruising occurs as the most common side effect of botox and usually goes away without any treatment.
● Eyeliids drooping. Botox injections are injected near the eyes, which can cause temporary eyelid drooping.
● Swelling or inflammation. Swelling is also a very common side effect of botox that occurs around the injected site and usually goes away within a short period of time.
● Pain, itchiness and numbness. Botox injection can cause temporary pain, itching and numbness around the area of the injection, but if the pain and itching does not go away in a few days, then the patient should consult with the doctor.
● Vision problems. Vision problems are a serious condition. Botox injections injected near the eyes can irritate the eyes and may also cause vision problems such as double vision or blurred vision.
However, these risks are only temporary risks and go away with time. If it does not go away with time, you should consult with your doctor.