We all know the improvement that Botox and Dysport can make in wrinkles caused by movement in the face: frown lines, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, gummy smile, wrinkles around the mouth, dimpled chin, neck bands, and more. But did you know that studies have shown improvement in people's mood following the treatment?
A study performed in Switzerland took 30 people with a history of depression that did not improve previously with medication. 15 people had their frown lines injected with Botox (onabotulinumtoxin) and 15 were injected with a placebo (saline). There was a significant improvement in mood in the group treated with Botox.
Much has been written about the mind-body connection: that our physical state can affect our moods/emotions and vice versa. Although more research needs to be conducted, Botox may prove to be a great treatment for depression in the future.
I don't know if botox can help depression but I assure you that it can really treat undesired wrinkles. Eight months ago, I used a St. Catharines botox treatment to get rid of forehead wrinkles. The procedure worked great for me and also made my skin smoother. For wrinkle removal, botox is a very recommended cosmetic procedure, from my point of view!
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