Some of the most popular uses for Botox are off-label,” says Dr. Gourishetti, “meaning they’re not yet approved by the FDA but are still frequently employed by doctors because of their proven effectiveness as supported by strong evidence in peer-reviewed medical literature.”
The growing list of non-cosmetic uses for Botox that aren’t FDA approved includes:
Facial synkinesis (involuntary twitching and spasms caused by voluntary facial movements)
Esophagus disorders
Laryngeal dystonia (a voice disorder characterized by spasms of the voice box)
TMJ dysfunction and pain
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Chronic back pain
Neuropathic pain (pain caused by health conditions that affect the nerve pathways to the brain)
Drooling
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