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November 16, 2017 by admin

Benefits of Botox – More than you might expect…

Botox – It’s no secret that this simple non-surgical procedure will soften fine lines or wrinkles caused by facial expressions, stress and the sun; but there are other benefits of Botox that you might not be quite so familiar with. So in this week’s blog article, we thought we’d share them with you!

Benefits of Botox

  • Botox can boost your confidence – When you rejuvenate your appearance with Botox you won’t just look better, but you’ll feel better too! The change in our client’s self-confidence as they enjoy their more youthful appearance is something we witness every day, and we’re thrilled to be able to help so many people relish in rejuvenation. In fact this can be taken further as several clinical studies have been carried out on the favourable effects of Botox on depression, including this one.
  • Botox can help prevent headaches – Whilst we’re aware that you won’t be coming to enhanceskin to cure your headaches, it is one of the side benefits of Botox treatment; and one that many of our clients comment on. Again clinical trials using botulinum toxin to prevent chronic migraines have been documented, and the treatment has been licensed to counteract chronic headaches in some countries.
  • Botox is cost-effective – Have you ever considered how much time, energy and money you have spent over the years sourcing all manner of over the counter cosmetic lotions and potions that promise you more youthful looks? Do you recall how many of these have been banished to the back of the bathroom cabinet or tossed in the bin as they have failed to live up to expectations? Well one of the benefits of Botox is its cost effectiveness. Although individual results vary, the effects of your Botox therapy will generally last for around 3-4 months. Research shows that regular use every 3 months in the first couple of years can yield better results which often last longer. All that said, we are proud to offer an advanced range of prescribed skin care products, and the use of these post treatment is crucial. Your skin will continue to glow with the right vitamins, so you’ll continue to see the marvellous effects of your Botox treatment.

Remember at enhanceskin we offer you a FREE, no obligation, cosmedical consultation, contact us to book yours and discover more about the benefits of Botox.

Filed Under: Anti-aging, Botox, Clinical Studies, Cosmedical Procedures, Skincare

April 2, 2014 by David

Botulinum Toxin Injections Improve Depression

Botox injection in the eyebrowI discovered this article on Medscape Family Medicine, it has been reproduced in its entirety from Medscape Medical News, it makes a very interesting read.

DENVER — Botulinum toxin A, commonly known as Botox, has an antidepressive effect when injected between the eyebrows that continues beyond the cosmetic effects of the injection, according to the results of a new study.

The fact that the antidepressive effect continued after the wrinkles reappeared suggests that the elevated mood isn’t just related to cosmetic improvements, which is “profound and unexpected,” said study investigator Michelle Magid, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern in Austin.

She presented the research here at the American Academy of Dermatology 72nd Annual Meeting.

There have been anecdotal reports of improvements in mood after botulinum treatments, but it hasn’t been clear whether these were a direct effect on mood or whether they were secondary effects from cosmetic improvement, said Dr. Magid.

One pilot study showed that botulinum injection improved depressive symptoms in 9 of 10 patients.

Dr. Magid conducted the study with her husband, Jason Reichenberg, MD, who is an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern.

In the 24-week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, 30 participants with depressive symptoms were randomized to receive botulinum injections into the glabellar region or placebo.

The men were injected with 39 units of botulinum and the women were injected with 29 units. At week 12, the placebo group crossed over to treatment, and the treatment group crossed over to placebo.

Participants were evaluated at weeks 0, 3, 6, 12, 15, 18, and 24. The primary outcome was a reduction from baseline of at least 50% in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score. Partial response was defined as a 25% to 49% reduction in the score.

The researchers noted significant improvements in both groups.

Table. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale Responses

Outcome Botulinum Then Placebo, % Placebo Then Botulinum, % Placebo, Weeks 1–12, %
Mean change from baseline –46 –35 –2
Response 55* 24* 0
Partial response 73 65 5
Remission 18 18 0
*P < .0001

In the group that received botulinum followed by placebo, the cosmetic effects of the injection wore off between weeks 12 and 16. The improvement in depressive symptoms, however, was maintained for the full 24 weeks.

There are 2 possible explanations for the improvement in depressive symptoms, explained Dr. Magid.

The first is that the botulinum injections made it difficult for the subjects to frown. If individuals smile more and frown less, they are likely to have better social experiences, which could lift mood.

The second possibility, favored by Dr. Magid, is a biologic explanation. MRI studies have shown that when people are unable to make angry facial expressions because of botulinum injections to the glabellar region, there is less activity in the amygdala than expected. Such a connection could be mediated by the trigeminal nerve, which links the glabellar region to the brain stem and amygdala and is the control center of anxiety, trauma, and the heightened fear response.

If a person can’t frown, the brain does not register a frown, and the amygdala does not get the trigger that the person is upset, Dr. Reichenberg told Medscape Medical News.

“Anxious depressed” patients seemed to do better with the treatment than those with melancholia. “It could be a first-line therapy or an augmentation strategy,” he suggested.

Although this study is interesting, it was complicated by the fact that the subjects weren’t blinded; they could see the effect of the botulinum on their wrinkles, said session cochair Joel Gelfand, MD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

“That may complicate the interpretation of the results. Maybe it’s not as effective as we think,” he told Medscape Medical News.

The work won’t change clinical practice yet, but it merits further research, and possibly in other mood disorders, such as anxiety, Dr. Gelfand noted.

“It’s a paradigm shift in a way,” he explained. “A lot of our emotions are reflected in our expressions. Dr. Magid made the statement that if we don’t react to our emotions, they don’t really exist. I’m sure there’s some controversy about that statement, but it’s certainly a new way of thinking about how we react to our emotions and our moods,” he said.

Dr. Magid is a consultant for Allergan, and Dr. Reichenberg is married to Dr. Magid. Dr. Gelfand disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 72nd Annual Meeting. Presented March 22, 2014.

 

Filed Under: Botox, Clinical Studies

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