Raval Facial Aesthetics Blog

That cute new sleeveless dress in the store? Forget it. That form-fitting t-shirt that would show off your abs so handsomely? Forget it. The term “axillary hyperhidrosis” may not mean much to most people, but if you're someone who suffers from excessive underarm sweating, you know first-hand how negatively axillary hyperhidrosis can affect your daily life.

Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is a commonly found protein in the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It was initially used in the 1970s to treat strabismus (crossed eyes) and uncontrollable blinking due to its ability to restrict muscle contraction. Today, Botox injections are synonymous with eliminating wrinkles to achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance.

How much time should you allot for Botox and Dysport injections? We could simply tell you that these treatments typically take less than 5 minutes, and leave it at that. But while that is true, there is more you should know about treatment time because this helps you understand what is involved and why it’s so important to choose the right provider.

Just because Botox is easy to get, doesn't mean you should get it from just anyone. Botox injections are not a spa treatment, they are a medical procedure, and every state regulates who can administer Botox injections. There are always localized risks any time you puncture the skin. Things such as bruising, swelling, infection or pain. So it’s good to keep in mind that getting Botox means getting injections.

You may not be aware that, over time, slight furrowing and frowning are causing severe facial signs of aging. The brain impulsively sends messages to facial muscles to tighten and tense every day. Your instinct to wrinkle is hard-wired.

Botox (onabotulinum toxin A) is an inexpensive, yet powerful cosmetic treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce:

Laser hair removal has been popular for many years. It’s a wonderfully safe, quick, and effective way to eliminate unwanted hair virtually anywhere on the body. Many people seek laser hair removal for their underarms in particular. It can be a daily annoyance to shave your armpits and if you forgot or didn’t have time, then you have to choose a shirt that will keep them under wraps. Imagine never bothering with those pesky considerations again! Laser hair removal can do that. But let’s look at another aspect of underarm rejuvenation that you may not be familiar with. Did you know that Botox can be used to control excessive underarm sweating? It has been shown to be effective in treating this condition, called axillary hyperhidrosis, and can be done during the same visit as your laser hair removal procedure. Let’s break it down.

Botox has many beneficial application areas and effects, such as reduced sweating and wrinkles. Men and women are patients and research professionals are steadily finding new consequences to celebrate. In addition to physical improvements, for example, Botox injections may also apply positive mental and emotional effects. Supported by proper research and personal accounts, Dr. Raval shares why a procedure he performs daily might reduce his patients' headaches and improve their mood.