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Posted on February 14th, 2013 in
Breast Surgery
Long the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world,
Botox injections are now being used for several applications beyond the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles. These injections are now used for migraines, depression and joint pain, and some speculate that they may be useful for minimally invasive breast lifts.
Some of the many ways that Botox injections have been utilized up to now include wrinkle reduction, wrinkle prevention, migraine treatment, elimination of muscle spasms, bladder control, and the shrinking of calf muscles. Currently, some medical experts speculate that its next new usage will be for temporary and minimally invasive breast lifts.
Botox Injections Could Offer Non-Invasive Breast Lifts with No Recovery Period
The main advantages of the treatment are cost, convenience and the recovery period. Generally much less expensive than surgery, this treatment comes in a number of forms with varying costs. In some cases, the Botox injections could be combined with dermal filler injections to add volume and minimize wrinkles.
In terms of convenience, patients would be able to complete the whole procedure in about an hour with no scarring or open surgery. There would be no recovery period, and women could return to normal life immediately.
The results of the Botox breast lift would be temporary, with patients generally seeing results that lasted 9-12 months, though repeat applications would be possible. The length of the results would also depend upon the usage of injectable fillers. For some women, this could someday be a temporary way to determine if a longer-term breast surgery such as a
breast lift or
breast augmentation is right for them.
Though this use of Botox has not been FDA-approved for usage in the United States, some doctors have already begun using this treatment internationally, in places such as the
United Kingdom. The controversy surrounding this treatment’s efficacy and safety, however, make it seem unlikely that this will ever be an FDA-approved treatment in the US.
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