Posted by brynb on April 16, 2014, at 21:34:41
In reply to Botox improves 52% of depressed by at least 50%, posted by Hugh on April 3, 2014, at 10:09:53
Hugh-
Love this! I'm a big fan of the 'tox; I'll be 40 in 2 months and I've been doing it (out of sheer vanity) since my early 30's. (Admittedly, I'm quite expressive and from depression and anxiety, you can imagine how it's manifested on my forehead and furrowed brow!) That said, it never helped my depression, lol.
As you know (I think), my pdoc here in NYC (Fruitman), offers Botox as well as kinds of fillers and other cosmetic dermatology treatments. In fact, he expanded his office and opened an adjacent med spa! Naturally, I have mixed feelings on combining the 2 medical fields, though in theory it does make sense as we all know how our feelings affect the way we carry ourselves and how we look. I suppose the idea of looking younger and less expressive can lead to more confidence and perhaps some contentment too. We all know how harshly we judge all aspects of ourselves!
That said (again), in my personal experience, Botox, if anything, may have only relieved my depression for all of a few hours immediately after treatment as it restored some confidence. After that, not so much!
-b
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