Another Use for BOTOX®: Depression?
A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has shown that BOTOX® injections may help alleviate moderate to severe depression symptoms.
The study included 74 depressed subjects who received a single treatment of BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) injections or a placebo of saline injections. Injections were done in the muscles between the eyebrows. After six weeks, the results showed:
- Depressive symptoms decreased 47% for the BOTOX treatment group
- Depressive symptoms decreased 21% for the placebo group
"This research is groundbreaking because it offers those who suffer from depression and their doctors an entirely new approach to treating the condition - one that doesn't conflict with any other treatments," said Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School and co-author of the study.
Dr. Golden at Doctors for Visual Freedom uses BOTOX routinely to relax the frown line muscles between the eyebrows for his patients. These treatments create a happier-looking appearance for people with deep frown lines. Perhaps the fact that BOTOX injections make it more difficult to frown is what improves depression symptoms. It may be that when you look happy, you are happy.
BOTOX has also been approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraine headaches in adults. This new study shows one more possible use for BOTOX.
To learn more about Chicago BOTOX, contact Doctors for Visual Freedom at 312-291-9680 or doctorsforvisualfreedom.com to schedule a Cosmetic Consultation.
