Are shoulder Botox injections safe?
Botox shoulder injections, West Malling, Kent
We all know how beneficial Botox is for relaxing lines and wrinkles, stopping excessive sweating in its tracks and relieving painful migraines, but did you know that the muscle-relaxing toxin can also be used to slim the shoulders, improve posture, and relieve tension? When placed strategically, Botox can provide great relief to anyone suffering from stressed-out shoulders. Read on for everything you need to know about the procedure.
Why would someone have Botox in their shoulders?
When tension and stress build up in the neck, our muscles may begin to feel tight or achy, and this pain may also spread to the shoulders. Tension in the trapezius muscle is quite common in people who work at a desk or who spend a lot of time looking down at their phone. But it can also be the result of long-term stress, which can cause a tightness when it gathers in the shoulders, and when this stress is sustained over a long period, it manifests as stiffness and pain. And this is exactly where Botox injections can come in handy.
How exactly does Botox work?
Botox is a neurotoxin that relaxes muscles. It acts at neuromuscular junctions to relax the muscles. When used in the face, Botox relaxes the facial muscles to soften and reduce wrinkles or facial expressions. When injected into the trapezius muscles in the shoulders, they can be relaxed without affecting normal movement of the arm, shoulder joint, back and neck. As the overactivity of the trapezius muscle is curbed, the hypertrophic trapezius muscles lose their bulk and size, which makes for a slimmer and more elegant neckline.
Are shoulder Botox injections safe?
Botox has been used for medical treatments for decades in various medical specialities. The use of Botulinum Toxin for shoulder contouring is an off-label indication. Studies show that Botox injections in this area are generally safe and potential side effects are temporary and rare. In the right candidate and at the right dose, shoulder Botox can effectively reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Who is a good candidate for shoulder Botox?
The treatment is suitable for anyone who is experiencing shoulder and neck discomfort, tension headaches, bad posture, or who desires to lengthen their neck and develop a slimmer, more contoured shoulder profile. What’s more, the treatment can force the abdominal muscles to engage, by encouraging you to shift muscle work to your core muscles and pull your shoulders back, correcting your posture and potentially giving your abs a bit of a workout in the process. Botox works to relax hunched shoulder muscles, removing tension from the head and neck and altering the way we stand and sit, which can greatly benefit the majority of people.
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that results and benefits may vary from patient to patient taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history.
