Kristin Jackson
05 June 2024
14m 22s
Beyond Wrinkles: Unusual Applications for Botox Injections
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Kristin Jackson
05 June 2024
14m 22s
00:00
14:22
This episode delves into the fascinating world of botulinum toxin. We take a comprehensive journey through the mechanisms behind how botulinum toxin operates, exploring the fundamental principles of how nerves trigger muscle contractions, and how botulinum toxin works to interfere with that. We unravel the rich history of the medical discovery of botulinum toxin and its evolution into an FDA-approved product with various therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Listen in to hear about:
Join us as we explore not just the sanctioned uses of Botox, but also the intriguing off-label applications, including its surprising potential to address a whole host of symptoms.
Key moments in this episode are:
00:19 How botulinum toxin works
01:04 How a nerve causes a muscle to contract
02:02 Brand names for botulinum toxin
02:23 History of discovery of botulinum toxin for medical use
03:21 FDA categories of use for Botox
03:29 Therapeutic uses for Botox
04:43 FDA-approved cosmetic uses for Botox
05:01 Off-label cosmetic uses for Botox
05:54 Botox for treatment of depression
07:05 Botox for treatment of premature ejaculation
07:15 Botox to prevent abnormal heart rhythms
07:30 Botox for the treatment of very cold hands
08:05 Botox to prevent scarring after surgery for cleft lip
08:55 Botox for treatment of painful intercourse
09:34 Side effects from Botox injections
10:50 Botox migration
Learn more about Botox injections here: https://www.foundationsfl.com/botox
Here's the link to the cold hand clinic at University of Chicago: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/plastic-reconstructive-surgery/cold-hands-syndrome/treatment