{"id":98,"date":"2021-01-03T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2021-02-03T16:30:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T16:30:30","slug":"medical-botox-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/medical-botox-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Botox Can Serve Medical Purposes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman<\/a>Botox in Chicago is a popular cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but did you know it also offers medical benefits? Believe it or not, the injections are successful in treating a variety of issues, such as chronic migraines, overactive bladder, and excessive underarm sweating. Here\u2019s how Botox can be used for medical purposes to improve a patient\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n

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What is Botox? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Botox is derived from C. botulinum<\/em> bacteria, which is found in a variety of natural settings, like soil and lakes. If the bacteria produce Botulinum toxin, it can create a deadly neurotoxin; however, when used for cosmetic and medical reasons, it is relatively harmless. The FDA-approved injections can temporarily paralyze muscles, which can aid patients who have certain nerve or muscle disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Works? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Botox targets the nervous system to cause a disruption in the nerve signaling process that is responsible for muscle contractions. The injections prevent the release of acetylcholine to prevent the muscles from contracting, allowing them to be more flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History and Medical Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Botox has only risen in popularity for medical purposes in recent years, it has a rather extensive history. It was first discovered by a Belgian scientist following a botulism outbreak in the 1920s. It took scientists 20 years to isolate the botulinum toxin in crystalline form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 1970s, Botox emerged in the medical community to treat crossed eyes. While testing the treatment in monkeys, they discovered it can reduce the visibility of wrinkles between the eyebrows and the nose. This led to the FDA approving the injections to be used for a variety of applications over the years, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n