Botox as a Cure for Obesity

The Medical Hypotheses Journal recently issued an award to an essay which looked at all of the medical uses possible with Botox. We know that Botox is primarily used as a dermal filler to treat wrinkles. However we also know that it can be used for a wide range of other medical purposes (which is what it actually entered the market to do). The essay reviews those different uses and makes some startling suggestions including that Botox could potentially be used as a weight loss medicine for the obese.

The essay says that Botox could be used to remove excessive fat. It would be done via injection through a process known as "chemical liposuction". It is not clear from current reports how this would compare to other non-invasive weight loss procedures such as SmartLipo or LipoDissolve.

At the current time, Botox remains a controversial medicine. People who have been using it as a dermal filler have been turning towards other dermal fillers or towards plastic surgery instead of continuing to use Botox. However there are many cosmetic surgery applications and general medical applications for Botox if it is declared safe enough to remain on the market.

Question of the Day: What do you think of the idea of using Botox as a weight loss drug?

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