Aging Untold: What to know about medical uses and risks for anti-wrinkle injections

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the lesser-known medical uses for botulinum toxin injections and how to decide if it is right for you. Plus, we break down the early warning signs of shingles and why prompt treatment matters. Then, we look at the benefits and caregiver tradeoffs of “hospital-at-home” programs. Anti-wrinkle injections: What to know about medical uses and risks You might think of botulinum toxin injections being linked to wrinkles, but some people use them to treat medical conditions as they age. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said they can be used cosmetically and are also used for some medical conditions. However, people who should not use them include those with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS or myasthenia gravis, Rogers said, and people with an active infection should not receive the injections at that time. The Aging Untold experts say it is important to research who will give the treatment and to check references. Rea