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Discovery Channel interviews Dr. Patrick J Treacy about Botox, Dysport, and Myobloc. The terms Botox, Dysport, and Myobloc are trade names and are not used generically to describe the neurotoxins produced by C. botulinum. Besides its cosmetic application, Botox is used in the treatment of * cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) (a neuromuscular disorder involving the head and neck)[6] * blepharospasm (involuntary blinking)[7] * severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)[8] * Achalasia (failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax) * migraine and other headache disorders, although the evidence is conflicting in this indication[9] Other uses of botulinum toxin type A that are widely known but not specifically approved by FDA include treatment of: * pediatric incontinence[10], incontinence due to overactive bladder,[11] and incontinence due to neurogenic bladder.[12] * anal fissure[13] * spastic disorders associated with injury or disease of the central nervous system including trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or cerebral palsy * focal dystonias affecting the limbs, face, jaw, or vocal cords * TMJ pain disorders * diabetic neuropathy * wound healing * excessive salivation Bruising at the site of injection is a side effect not of the toxin, but rather the mode of administration. In cosmetic use, this means that the client will complain of inappropriate facial expression such as drooping eyelid, uneven smile, loss of ability to …

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