Botox, the neurotoxin used to treat wrinkles and unwelcome brow lines, is now suspected to have depression fight properties according to a new study.

Botox doctor ct specliasts at Abadir Associates, for example, have had years of success treating patients, both men and women, with the FDA approved Botox Cosmetic  to soften and smooth out lines and wrinkles.  It is a preferred treatment to surgery.

Given the findings of this new study, another very beneficial and sought treatment may be found in botox.

The study was conducted by researchers at Basel University Hospital and with their colleagues at Hanover’s school of Medicine in Germany. They found that by injecting the botox toxin into a specific part of the brain the study participants had significant and quick relief from the symptoms of depression. The researchers tests on 30 patients that all had long-standing symptoms of depression. Half of the study participants were given botox and the other half a placebo. Patients given botox showed significant relief from their symptoms.

The results of the study were recently published by the Basel University Hospital in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.

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