When medications are created, studied and tested, and taken by patients, sometimes other potential unintended uses become clear. While it was originally intended to help with one condition, it may also address another part or issue in the body. This phenomenon is called an “off-label” technique or solution. Until you have a doctor or dentist tell you about it, you may not know this off-label treatment is available! For instance, did you know that BOTOX can be used on your neck as well as your face? Learn more about this off-label use of BOTOX in the content below.
Why Would You Want BOTOX in Your Neck?
Humans can have various insecurities about their appearance. For some, it’s their teeth; for others, their weight, size, or shape. For aging groups, seeing more lines on their neck tissue can clearly indicate their advancing years and make them self-conscious, especially if their neck is a prominent feature. Taking care of facial wrinkles and keeping neck wrinkles can reveal that you’ve undergone treatment and damper the youthful effect, motivating the patient to have BOTOX on their neck as well.
How Does BOTOX Work?
Even after decades of common use, some still don’t fully understand BOTOX or what it does to result in less obvious wrinkles. BOTOX is the most popular brand name, but even the off-brands consist of botulinum toxin, a substance that temporarily paralyzes muscle contractions. When this injection is put in specific places in the face, certain muscles that typically lead to those wrinkles are forced to relax, reducing the appearance of fine lines. This toxin usually lasts about three to six months before the muscles regain mobility and wrinkles come back.
Using BOTOX on Your Neck
Based on the same concept as wrinkles in the face, lines in the neck can be temporarily lowered with BOTOX injections. Specific spots in the neck must be targeted to be most effective and keep the neck looking natural, so it takes an expert in oral structures to know where to place BOTOX. Fortunately, your dentist is a highly trained professional not just for your mouth but also the features around it, meaning they have the necessary knowledge to place injections safely and successfully.
Although BOTOX treatment for neck wrinkles isn’t as common, it is possible and a perfectly viable option if you are interested in it. Before moving forward with treatment, however, make sure you are working with an experienced, trained provider. Having peace of mind in their expertise can ensure you’ll love the results.
About the Practice
Williamsburg Dental’s dentists have not only years of training and experience in dentistry but also in cosmetic improvements outside the mouth with BOTOX and dermal fillers. Although we sometimes use off-brands like Dysport or Xeomin, every patient loves how the results turn out and enjoys looking younger. If you are interested in learning more about these services, contact one of our Lincoln offices to schedule an appointment, and we’ll gladly answer your questions, discuss your goals, and identify a treatment plan that works for you.