Medical reasons for using Botox

Using Botox for Facial Lines

Botox in Malta is approved to temporarily reduce the appearance of "frown lines" between the eyebrows in people 65 years old or younger. It is not approved for older individuals, as studies have suggested that the drug is less effective in this age group. The beneficial effects of Botox for frown lines between the eyebrows last about three to four months. In order to maintain the effects, you will need to receive Botox injections periodically.

Using Botox for Facial Lines

Botox in Malta is approved to temporarily reduce the appearance of "frown lines" between the eyebrows in people 65 years old or younger. It is not approved for older individuals, as studies have suggested that the drug is less effective in this age group. The beneficial effects of Botox for frown lines between the eyebrows last about three to four months. In order to maintain the effects, you will need to receive Botox injections periodically.

Botox Indicated for Head and Neck Spasms

Botox is also approved to treat cervical dystonia, a condition that involves unusual muscle spasms or contractions in the head or neck.

Botox works by blocking neural impulses to the muscles in the injected area. As a result, the muscles relax and muscle spasms — sudden, involuntary contractions of the muscles — are no longer able to occur. The most rewarding benefit received from Botox injections for muscle spasms is a relief from pain and discomfort. Botox has long been proven to provide safe and successful relief from these types of afflictions, and in many cases, treatment with Botox is less expensive and less invasive than other therapies, including surgery.

Botox Uses for Eye Problems

Sometimes, abnormal muscle spasms or contractions can affect the eye, causing eyelid twitches (known as blepharospasm) or misaligned eyes (known as strabismus). Botox is approved for treating these conditions in people 12 years of age and older.

Using Botox for Severe Sweating

Sweating is a normal and necessary way for the body to cool itself. However, some people sweat more than is necessary. This is known medically as hyperhydrosis. Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injection can be used as a treatment for armpit sweating. The treatment takes around 20 minutes and involves multiple small injections just under the skin of the armpit. The injections are relatively painless feeling like a small sting. The treatment works by blocking the nerves in the armpit that control sweat glands. The treatment is very effective and can last for up to six months.

Using Botox for Chronic Migraines

Botox is approved for preventing chronic migraines in adults. This is defined as 15 or more migraines per month, with each migraine lasting four hours a day or more. Botox is not approved for treating less frequent migraines.

Using Botox for Upper Limb Spasticity

Botox is approved for treating upper limb spasticity in adults in the elbows, wrists, and fingers. This type of spasticity can occur due to several different causes, such as a stroke , spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis , or cerebral palsy. Upper limb spasticity can be painful and disfiguring, and can interfere with a person's daily life.

otox Indicated for Head and Neck Spasms

Botox is also approved to treat cervical dystonia, a condition that involves unusual muscle spasms or contractions in the head or neck.

Botox works by blocking neural impulses to the muscles in the injected area. As a result, the muscles relax and muscle spasms — sudden, involuntary contractions of the muscles — are no longer able to occur. The most rewarding benefit received from Botox injections for muscle spasms is a relief from pain and discomfort. Botox has long been proven to provide safe and successful relief from these types of afflictions, and in many cases, treatment with Botox is less expensive and less invasive than other therapies, including surgery.

Botox Uses for Eye Problems

Sometimes, abnormal muscle spasms or contractions can affect the eye, causing eyelid twitches (known as blepharospasm) or misaligned eyes (known as strabismus). Botox is approved for treating these conditions in people 12 years of age and older.

Using Botox for Severe Sweating

Sweating is a normal and necessary way for the body to cool itself. However, some people sweat more than is necessary. This is known medically as hyperhydrosis. Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injection can be used as a treatment for armpit sweating. The treatment takes around 20 minutes and involves multiple small injections just under the skin of the armpit. The injections are relatively painless feeling like a small sting. The treatment works by blocking the nerves in the armpit that control sweat glands. The treatment is very effective and can last for up to six months.

Using Botox for Chronic Migraines

Botox is approved for preventing chronic migraines in adults. This is defined as 15 or more migraines per month, with each migraine lasting four hours a day or more. Botox is not approved for treating less frequent migraines.

Using Botox for Upper Limb Spasticity

Botox is approved for treating upper limb spasticity in adults in the elbows, wrists, and fingers. This type of spasticity can occur due to several different causes, such as a stroke , spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis , or cerebral palsy. Upper limb spasticity can be painful and disfiguring, and can interfere with a person's daily life.