Botox has a number of therapeutic uses for conditions such as Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Headaches and TMJ.

Hyperhidrosis

Hydpehidrosis is a socially embarrassing medical condition characterized by excessive perspiration. The most commonly affected areas of the body are the underarms, hands, feet, face, scalp and groin. Hyperhidrosis is often resistant to topical antiperspirants and surgical remedies are fraught with failures and potential complications. Botox can often provide remarkable relief for 6-12 months or longer after a single treatment. Botox works by interfering with the signal sent by nerve endings to sweat glands. This effect is not permanent and sweating will return over time, therefore Botox treatments must be repeated at intervals.

Headaches

Both tension and migraine type headaches have shown response to Botox. It works by relaxing muscles thought to trigger headaches and by inhibiting other pain chemicals released by nerve endings. Tender trigger points can also be injected often with dramatic results.

TMJ

Temporomandibular joint pain refers to pain in the jaw joint that lies just in front of the ear. When the cause of TMJ pain is muscle spasm, and it often is, Botox can provide dramatic relief. Injections are placed into the tender trigger points around the TMJ and results often last 3-4 months.