When you think about Botox, your mind immediately goes to wrinkles. Botox is a common cosmetic treatment that can smooth away fine lines and decrease wrinkles. That’s enough to boost anyone’s mood! But apart from feeling good and looking great, Botox may actually improve your mood in more ways than one
## Botox Has FDA Approval
Botox has FDA approval to reduce wrinkles and smooth away fine lines. It’s also approved for several medical uses, including chronic migraines, underarm sweating, and muscle spasms. Botox can also reduce sweating along the hairline and even reduce oil production in the skin to prevent acne. And trials are underway to understand more about how Botox can boost your mood. 
## How Botox Boosts Your Mood
It’s common knowledge that if you look good, you’ll feel your best. So one way that Botox boosts your mood is by giving you flawless skin you’ll love. Botox can boost your self-confidence and give you a whole new outlook on life. But that’s not all. There’s another mechanism underlying how Botox can boost your mood. 

Botox may be able to treat the symptoms of depression. Something called the facial feedback hypothesis may be at play. This theory says that if you smile, you’ll actually feel better. Turning your frown upside down can make you feel happier, even if you’re forcing a smile at first. 
## The Facial Feedback Hypothesis
The facial feedback hypothesis says that your muscles can send signals to your brain about your mood. In fact, your muscles play a big role in how your brain determines your mood. When you feel upset, your brain sends signals to the muscles to frown. But if you force yourself to smile, you’ll start feeling better. The muscles have a feedback loop, sending messages to the brain that make you feel better since you’re smiling. Your facial expressions can have a direct impact on your mood. 

So how does Botox boost your mood? Botox relaxes your facial muscles by blocking signals from the brain. When you’re feeling upset and your brain sends signals to furrow your brows or frown, the muscles will stay relaxed. This can send a message back to the brain that the muscles are relaxed. Researchers believe that Botox can activate the facial feedback loop to boost your mood!
## Botox Reduces Stress
Getting Botox injections in key locations on your face can boost your mood and reduce stress before it even starts. After several treatments, your face more naturally stays in a relaxed expression, without the unconscious worry lines forming across your forehead. Over time, you may experience less stress and an elevated mood.
## Book a Botox Appointment to Boost Your Mood
We’re always learning more about injectables and discovering new ways they can help us look and feel our best. If you want to find out more about Botox for facial wrinkles, book a virtual consultation with one of our doctors. We’ll discuss your Botox options, write you a prescription, and help you book an at-home Botox appointment with one of our skilled healthcare professionals.

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