Botox to impove depression New Jersey
There has been multiple claims that treating the frown lines could affect the mood and treat depression, but the most conclusive evidence comes from a study designed by Dr Kruger from Germany. In fact he conducted the study with a colleague Dr. Wollmer at the University of Basel Switzerland the town of the famous Roger Federer. The study is scientifically designed with a control (placebo) group and demonstrated an 80% positive response in the treated group versus 20% response in the placebo group. The mechanism through which this beneficial effect is obtained is not clear. It is believed that because of the small dose of botulinum toxin A, it is unlikely that this effect is produced by a direct action on the brain. The improvement in depression has to be a proprioceptive feed back from the treated muscles to the brain. It means that if a person is sad or angry these muscles show the expression of anger or sadness. At the same time the muscles make the central nervous system aware of their state of contraction and tightness through the feedback mechanism called proprioception. Elimination of that muscle contraction with the botulinum toxin treatment could break this vicious cycle and improve the mood. Another possible theory is that by looking less angry or sad, the patient gets a more positive response from other people or from the mirror. We all experience that when we feel good and smile other people smile back at us and this spreads the good mood. I believe this study is very important and should positively impact the use of these locally effective neuromodulators. Let me know if you have experienced improvement in your mood after treatment with Botox or Dysport. Please leave a comment here or on our face book page: Farhad Rafizadeh MD for Better Plastic Surgery. I think this would be a great conversation and would be mutually beneficial. Any questions feel free to call me at 973 2670928.