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Bruxism, teeth grinding, or clenched jaw are terms also used to describe a condition which involves the involuntary and inordinate grinding or clenching of your teeth. Some of the muscles used in clenching and biting include masseter muscles (located on sides of the jaw), temporalis muscles (on both sides of temples). Chronic grinding and clenching of your teeth can cause wear to the surfaces of the tooth, micro-fractures, or even severe cracks and unwanted nasty headcahes/migraines. Appropriate treatment of the symptoms of bruxism can help to alleviate damage done to the teeth and jaw joint. A product equivalent of what is used for wrinkle injections (botulinum toxin) is administered into the muscles that clench and grind in turn this causes the muscle relief using the muscle relaxant toxin. This has been a very effective symptom control method which helps to interrupt that cycle of subconsciously/ bruxing (grinding/clenching) and can be administered safely around the afflicted areas without compromising any normal activities such as eating, speaking or swallowing. In most cases, treatments for teeth grinding and clenching are minimally invasive, with few associated downtimes. At times, people can have an immediate relief and in few cases patients may get a tiny, self-limiting bruise just like any injectable treatment.

For individuals who are suffering from shoulder and neck area tension, discomfort or even aesthetic imperfection there is a convenient non-surgical solution of injecting botulinum toxin into the trapezius muscles. It has become a very popular treatment for medical and cosmetic reasons. The botulinum toxin injections temporarily paralyze the trapezius muscles, thus its size and use can pull in reducing muscle tension, it relieves discomfort and can create a appearance of a slim neck and shoulders. Usually performed in 15-30 minutes, effects are partly visible after 1-2 weeks and fully visible after 4-6 weeks. Botulinum toxin treatments last an average of 3-5 months (though they can sometimes last as long as one year). People suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain, tension headaches or wish to reduce the size of their neck profile suit this treatment best. It can improve posture as well as reduced muscle strain and gives aesthetic enhancement of the neck and shoulder contour.

Exessive Sweating (Hyperhydrosis) is a worldwide condition, effecting millions of people. Among the treatments provided for this is botulinum toxin injections, which are an excellent treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating). Botulinum toxin blocks the nerve signals that cause sweat glands to be stimulated, reducing sweating by 82-87% in 4 weeks. The effects generally last 4 to 12 months, with few side effects. The main risk being some temporary muscle weakness. Botulinum toxin can be used on palms, feet, and face. The treatment lasts between 10 to 15 minutes and is minimally uncomfortable, with results generally being seen in 2 to 4 days. The procedure lasts six months at a time, making periodic maintenance treatments essential.

This treatment is a very effective non-surgical treatment for chronic headaches and migraines. The treatment inhibits the release of specific chemicals that facilitate pain transmission, this lowers the intensity and number of headaches. The product is injected into the muscles that cause headache pain in various regions of the head and neck. Most will see their headaches decrease after 2-4 weeks with full effect of multiple treatments. Results usually last 3-5 months so repeated treatments every few months are required for continued relief. People who are good candidates for this treatment are those who have chronic migraines or tension headaches and has been failing other treatments. This treatment for headaches gives maximum benefit with minimal downtime, reducing headache frequency and severity. Some potential side effects are mild soreness and bruising around injection site. Consistent maintenance treatments could result in extended relief and possible help the treatment last longer. For anyone searching for a drug-free solution for chronic migraines, Botulinum Toxin has been proven highly effective and is the most popular non-surgical treatment to painful migraine symptoms.