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Recent Report Says Botox Treatment May Relieve Depression Too Botox is one of the most popular non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments in the U.S. This procedure can correct lines, creases and wrinkling on the face, chin, and neck to result in a more youthful appearance. Now, studies say that this medical cosmetic treatment may be able to relieve depression too. The Washington Post recently reported on a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research which showed that Botox injections were also effective in relieving clinical depression in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Of the 33 patients in the study group who were administered a single Botox injection, 17 experienced better than 50 percent reductions in their depression symptoms, while 27 percent of the group saw their depression go into remission. The researchers said that these results confirm the findings of a similar German trial on 30 patients which was published in 2012. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox cosmetic injections for the improvement of frown lines or wrinkles between the eyebrows and also crow’s feet, or wrinkles around the
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corners of the eyes. Botox injected into the muscles prevents them from contracting for a period of time. This causes the lines or wrinkles in the area – the brow, chin or neck – to temporarily go away. Cosmetic surgeons can combine the treatment with other cosmetic skin procedures such as chemical peels, injectable fillers or microdermabrasion to further improve the outcome, and even prevent new lines from forming. Medical conditions that involve spasms or involuntary muscle contractions, writer’s cramp, chronic migraine, blepharospasm and excessive sweating are also know to benefit from Botox treatment. One study even examined its suitability to treat back and neck pain. So it comes as no surprise that the treatment is finding relevance in treating depression too, though the new study points out that the treatment does not work for everyone.