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People who undergo the non-surgical cosmetic treatment Botox may experience relief from the symptoms of depression, new research has suggested.

A recent study which was presented at the annual conference of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors indicated that the procedure can promote a positive mood as a result of the relaxation of the frown muscles.

Dr Patrick Bowler, medical director of Court House Clinics, claimed to have already noted the uplifting effects of Botox on clients suffering from mild depression.

"We now have proof that alongside the ‘feel good’ factor that a cosmetic treatment can provide, there are also psychological mechanisms at work that show treatments such as Botox that prevent frowning correlate with a more positive mood," he remarked.

Meanwhile, recent research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology indicated that anger and depression can have detrimental effects on the hearts of men and women.

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This entry was posted on Monday, March 16th, 2009 at 1:00 pm and is filed under Depression / Anxiety.