Botox
Cures Depression In Patients?
In the world of elective medical treatment, Botox has proven to be one
of the more popular treatment courses. Given as an injection, this
otherwise nasty stuff has proven to reduce or eliminate wrinkles in the
facial area. Given the fact Botox injections are a fraction of the cost
of a facelift, the procedure has met with massive popularity. Now, it
may really explode on to the scene.
Over the years, medical professionals have noticed that patients
getting Botox injections report being happier. Perhaps due to ego, most
doctors simply thought they had done a good job and the patient’s
happiness was a psychological result of feeling better about their
appearance. A recent study, however, suggests there is more to the
sensation of happiness than just the perception of one’s appearance.
Recently, a pilot study was undertaken to analyze the relationship of
Botox injections and various types of
depression.
The study involved 10 patients that were diagnosed with various types
of
depression. They were then given a
course of Botox injections per usual custom and standards of the
medical treatment. 90 percent of the patients reported that their
depression lifted after the treatments,
a rather stunning result.
Medical professionals are drawing a number of general conclusions from
the study. First, it appears facial expressions may have a direct
correlation to mood. In the study, the injections were used to
eliminate frown lines. Second, a discussion of the subject resulted in
the surprising realization for doctors that many patients undergoing
Botox injections have admitted they are doing so to feel better, not
improve their appearance.
So, should you rush out and get Botox injections if you are depressed?
Well, such injections carry little risk, so it probably will not hurt
to do so. What you must realize, however, is a study of 10 people is
not of sufficient size to draw any solid conclusions. Botox injections
may help various types of
depression,
then again they may not. The only way to really know is to conduct a
study of a much larger number of people.
Could Botox be the cure to systematic
depression
in patients? The first impressions are good, but much more clinical
analysis is needed.
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