5 Surprising Uses For Botox You Might Need This Summer

how botox works

No matter where we inject Botox it always does this same thing and that is that it essentially limits or prevents movement in the areas treated.

Normally, your brain sends electrical messages to your muscles so that they can contract and move.  The electrical message is transmitted to the muscle by a substance called  acetylcholine.  Botox works to block the release of acetylcholine and, as a result, the muscle does not receive the message to contract.  This means that the muscle spasms or movements that cause wrinkling, stop or are greatly reduced after using BOTOX®.

But the benefits don’t stop at wrinkles; because acetylcholine is not being activated, there are a number of other uses Botox can help you enjoy the warm, mask-free, active summer ahead!

2. Acne Aid

Most Dermatologists have known this for years, but Botox for acne is just starting to gain attentions as a treatment to aid in treating chronic acne.

Botox injections block acetylcholine in the skin’s dermis which is linked to the skin’s oil production. Oil turns the skin into a breeding ground for the bacteria that can cause acne outbreaks. With Botox injections, patients experience fewer flare ups and healthier, less oily skin.

3. Jaw Grinding and Clenching

Injected in to the masseters, Botox will limit your ability to clench or grind your teeth, which you will notice this about a week after your injections.

If you are a longtime clencher the chances are your jawline will be larger or more pronounced and one of the added bonuses to masseter injections is that in about 30 days you will see a noticeably slimmer look to this area.

Masseter injections require a total of 40 units of Botox (20 per side) and most patients get treatment twice a year to maintain results.