(310) 652-2600 Appointment

Blog

Botox for Overactive Bladder

January 15th, 2014

Botox for Overactive Bladder

11 million men and women have turned to Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to reduce signs of aging. Botox has quickly become a cosmetic godsend, effectively erasing crow’s feet, brow lines and forehead lines.
But there might be more to Botox than meets the eye.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved(FDA Approval) the use of Botox to treat adults with overactive bladder. Yup, this beauty drug now has more purposes than one.

Overactive BladderHow can Botox Treat Your Overactive Bladder Problem?

Overactive bladder occurs when a bladder squeezes too often or squeezes without warning. Symptoms include leaking urine, feeling the sudden need to urinate and frequent urination.However, injecting Botox into the bladder muscle allows the bladder to relax, increasing the bladder’s storage capacity.
“Clinical studies have demonstrated Botox’s ability to significantly reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence,” said Hylton V. Joffe, M.D., director of the Division of Reproductive and Urologic Products in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Finally, beauty and health treatments unite!

The Results

Stress Urinary Incontinence12 weeks after Botox treatment, patients experienced urinary incontinence an average of 1.6 to 1.9 times less per day than patients treated with placebo. Botox-treated patients also needed to urinate on average 1.0 to 1.7 times less per day and expelled an average of about 30 milliliters more urine than those treated with placebo.
Common side effects reported during clinical trials included urinary tract infections, painful urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder.

Learn more about RevitalyzeMD Sexual Wellness, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Procedures

Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Elist

Through experience, empathy, and patient empowerment, Dr. Elist offers a comprehensive and detail-oriented treatment plan for every patient. Schedule your consultation to discuss treatments for men in Los Angeles with premier surgeon Dr. James Elist, and begin your journey confident that your best results are just ahead of you.