One of the most commonly used procedures in the field of plastic surgery is Botox. In this procedure, botulinum toxin produced by the bacteria which cause botulism is injected into the muscles to enhance facial appearance, prevent and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The use of Botox is not limited to the cosmetic world, but it also plays a crucial role in improving many health conditions.

Botox as a treatment for specific health conditions
The following conditions are treatable with the help of Botox.

• Crossed Eyes
  An eye condition where both the eyes look at different things even when looking at the same direction is known as crossed eyes. Under the effect of anesthesia, Botox is injected directly into the eye muscles to improve the alignment of the eyes. The effect of Botox is visible within 24 to 48 hours of treatment. This procedure has to be repeated after a certain period of time to get long-lasting results.
• Hyperhidrosis
  Botox as a treatment for specific health conditions includes hyperhidrosis, a condition of excessive sweating in the underarms, hands or feet. By inducing botox into the affected area, the nerve signals responsible for stimulating sweat glands are blocked and it helps in keeping excessive sweat at bay.
• Chronic Migraine
  Headaches lasting for a period of 15 days in a month are known as chronic migraines. Botox as a treatment for specific health conditions includes relieving chronic migraine’s symptoms. A fixed number of Botox doses are injected in specific areas of the head and neck for a certain period of time. This procedure cannot prevent chronic migraines but can reduce the duration and frequency.
• Eye Dystonia
  It is an eye condition where involuntary eye muscle movements cause uncontrollable blinking or twitching of the eyes. The involuntary movements cause difficulties in performing daily activities like reading, writing and driving. Also known as Blepharospasm, this eye condition can be controlled by injecting botox into the overactive muscles responsible for this disorder. Effective results would be visible within 2-3 weeks.
• Cervical Dystonia
  An uncontrollable urge to twist or lean the head or neck causing an awkward head and neck position is known as cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis. These involuntary movements of head and neck muscles cause severe pain and discomfort. Injecting Botox in the affected area helps the muscles relax and reduces the spasms or tremors.
• Drooling
  Drooling generally occurs in people with Parkinson’s disease. In this case, the excessive saliva in the mouth is spilled out of the mouth unintentionally causing a situation of embarrassment. With the progression of Parkinson’s, the swallowing muscles become stiffer causing difficulties in swallowing the saliva into the mouth. Botox as a treatment for specific health conditions like drooling helps in reducing the production of saliva and control the drooling.
• Bladder Incontinence
  Overactive bladders which cause uncontrollable or frequent urination causing leakage in clothes is known as bladder incontinence. Botox, when administered into the bladder, helps in reducing the frequency of urination and regulates the activity of the bladder.

Botox treatment for specific health conditions targets only the affected area and helps in reducing the symptoms of the specific problem.