Medical Treatments with Botox | Casey Powell PA

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Sure, Botox has been a game-changer in the world of Aesthetic Medicine.  But, did you know that Botox is now gaining additional popularity as a legitimate non-invasive treatment for certain medical conditions?
Botox is a neurotoxin that causes temporary muscle paralysis by “blocking” the communication between nerves and muscles.  Therefore, any medical condition that is based on “spasms” or “muscle tension” is a good candidate for Botox Treatments.   With over 6.7 million successful medical procedures logged in 2016, that number will surely escalate as Botox continues to surge as a popular medical treatment.  Best of all, many of these treatments are covered by your health insurance provider.

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The following is a list of medical conditions that have been successfully treated using a regular regimen of Botox Injections.  Your injector can further elaborate on any of these treatments during a consultation.




1. Eyelid Spasms
Eyelid spasms (blepharospasms) occur when there is an abnormal misfiring of neurons coming from the part of the brain that controls eye movements. Botox “blocks” the receptors from communicating with these neurons, which causes those eyelid muscles to relax and the spasms to cease.

2. Crossed Eyes
This condition can be either congenital or it can occur from trauma and, until now, has been largely treated with formal surgery. Botox is the non-invasive alternative when it comes to treating this condition and has been met with encouraging results. People who wish to pass on the traditional surgery route are the perfect candidates for this procedure.

3. Vocal Fold Spasms
Abnormal signals coming from the brain can affect the vocal folds and make one’s speaking voice sound overly strained, unstable, and/or hoarse. The simple ability to communicate is compromised resulting in frustration, stress, and embarrassment. Botox Injection into the vocal folds helps remedy this condition, which is very often a positive life-changing experience for the patient.

4. Hypersalivation
Overactive salivary glands can be successfully treated with Botox. With several injections into the salivary glands, Botox will paralyze the nerves which will cause them to produce less saliva.

5. Abnormal Sweating
Botox has been proven to be very successful in treating many instances of Hyperhidrosis (abnormal sweating). Simple injections into the affected area will cause the sweat glands to lessen their production of perspiration often resulting in a positive life-changing experience for the patient and without the need for surgery.

6. Migraine Headaches
Botox is now FDA approved for the treatment of Migraine Headaches! This is an absolute milestone for migraine headache sufferers. By injecting the areas related to headache pain, those muscles relax and the headaches vanish.




About Casey Powell PA
Casey Powell PA is a boutique Cosmetic Skin Care Practice located in downtown Santa Monica, California and now in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Casey is an expert Cosmetic Injector and Skin Care Professional with a wealth of experience in a variety of skincare treatments, including the treatments mentioned above. Casey received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in 2003 and her graduate degree from the Physician Assistant Program of Weill Cornell Medical School of Cornell University in 2007. She has previously specialized in general, cosmetic and surgical dermatology and received focused training in reconstructive plastic surgery in New York and Atlanta. Casey will personally assess your individual situation and will custom tailor a treatment plan dedicated to your specific situation and treatment goals. To learn more about Casey Powell PA and to schedule a consultation, please visit our website caseypowellpa.com/contact. We look forward to hearing from you.
Location: 1304 15th St #407, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

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