Botox Injections

Botulinum A toxin, known as Botox^®, is a medication that is best known for reducing wrinkles in cosmetics. However, it has other important uses. Botox can help treat certain types of headaches, reduce saliva production, and manage overactive muscles in children with spasticity. It works by relaxing tight muscles and stopping nerve cells from being overly active. A Botox injection usually relaxes the muscle for about three months. Our team at the Spasticity and Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Clinic evaluates patients and manages Botox treatment for spasticity.

Preparing for the Procedure

Your child will be evaluated before the procedure to ensure the injection is warranted. If sedation is required, your child will need to be fasting for an appropriate amount of time.

During the Procedure

The procedure takes place in the Interventional Radiology room. First, the area of concern is cleaned, and a local numbing medication is applied. Using imaging guidance, the needle is carefully advanced to the targeted location. Once the needle position is confirmed to be correct, Botox is injected.

After the Procedure

The results may take up to 2 weeks to take full effect. These results may last anywhere from 2 to 12 months. The procedure can then be repeated at that time.