The benefits of Botox® go far beyond improving a person's appearance. The procedure has several medical applications and can also boost a person's mood and self-image because of its transformative abilities. Here are a few advantages of this common treatment. 

Why Get Botox Treatments?

1. Reduce Wrinkles

Botox relaxes muscles in the forehead that form wrinkles when you scowl or frown. Many people frown unintentionally as they concentrate on tasks or spend time working and relaxing near bright lights. Over time, these repetitive motions form wrinkles in your skin. Botox freezes these forehead muscles so that these lines won't form. Best of all, you can customize the injection amount to only receive as much as you want or need. 

2. Treat Medical Conditions 

These injections are an approved treatment for certain medical conditions. Botox has a paralyzing effect that is highly useful for treating conditions throughout the body. 

For example, this injectable can help eliminate chronic eyelid twitching, relieve the effects of migraines, reduce muscle spasms in the neck, and eliminate excessive sweating. Your doctor can discuss options with you if you have a condition that may be treatable with these injections. 

3. Imitate A Facelift  

The combination of Botox and fillers can mimic the results of a facelift without the need for surgery. You'll get the wrinkle-reducing benefits of Botox along with the plumping, restorative perks of injectable fillers. Further, you'll save money with this approach since a traditional facelift costs more than injectable procedures. 

4. Ease Depression 

Researchers are currently investigating the effects of Botox on depression. They're still in the process of drawing specific conclusions. So far, though, they've observed that people who had these injections in any part of the body reported depression less often than patients with the same conditions who did not receive the treatments. 

In the past, researchers assumed Botox might help with depression by breaking the negative feedback loop that starts when a person wrinkles their forehead. However, the results appear to have broader applications since the results are the same no matter where the injectable is administered. 

If you're interested in injectables, contact Lauren A. Daman, M.D., PC. This Hartford, CT dermatologist uses a variety of proven methods and treatments to improve the appearance of wrinkles and reduce the effects of aging. View a full list of their services online or schedule a consultation at (860) 246-3533.