Botox-Will It Help

Many people ask will Botox help and how does it work? Well first of all Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin injections that are used for cosmetic and medical purposes. They are used to block nerve signals to muscles. We at On Call Medical Clinic offer Botox injections. We would like to explain some benefits they offer, whether for a medical or cosmetic purpose. We would also like to explain the possible side effects.

First let’s talk about what a Botox injection actually is. It is made from the same toxin that causes food poisoning called botulism. However the forms of purified botulinum toxin used by a licensed health care provider meets medical control standards. The bacteria toxins used for medical purposes are not harmful if used correctly.

There are several medical conditions that Botox injections may help. It is however important to remember that these injections are not a cure only a temporary help with the pain and discomfort.

  1. Neck Spasms
  2. Other Muscles Spams
  3. Lazy Eye
  4. Severe Underarm Sweating
  5. Migraines
  6. Overactive Bladder Problems

For cosmetic purposes, these injections can temporarily relax facial muscles that cause frown lines and other facial wrinkles. Most cosmetic injections are not covered by health insurance whereas many of the medical usages will be covered by your health plan.

Now let’s discuss possible side effects, again remembering if administered by a licensed medical professional that these side effects are minimal if at all.

Here are some common side effects.

  1. Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site
  2. Droopy Eyelids or crooked smiles
  3. Watery or dry eyes
  4. Headaches
  5. Flu Like Synthoms
  6. Injections at the injection site

We at On Call Medical Clinic hope this information was helpful. We are here in Ocean Springs Mississippi to not only help you when an urgent care visit is needed but also with many other medical services. Please visit our website at oncallclinic.com to learn more about all the services we offer. We are here from 9am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

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