Can BOTOX be used for urinary incontinence?
BOTOX is commonly known as a cosmetic treatment, but it can also be used to treat urinary incontinence and severe urinary frequency and urgency. BOTOX is a prescription medicine that is injected into the bladder muscle in order to stop involuntary urine flow and/or strong or painful urges to urinate. The treatment can be performed at our practice in Torrance, California, and does not require a hospital visit.
How does BOTOX work?
BOTOX is a neurotransmitter that blocks signals between the nerves and muscles, allowing the muscles to relax. When injected into the bladder muscle, BOTOX will prevent it from being overactive/contracting. By reducing bladder contractions, BOTOX can:
- Increase your bladder capacity
- Reduce urinary leakage episodes
- Decrease frequency of voids in the day or night
- Decrease the pressure in your bladder
What can I expect during treatments?
When you visit South Bay Urology for your appointment, we will run a test to ensure that you do not have a urinary tract infection (UTI). We will then proceed with the treatment by numbing your bladder with lidocaine solution for approximately 20 minutes so you won’t experience any pain or discomfort. A few small injections are then made with the use of a cystoscope in the bladder wall, where the bladder muscle is located. The entire injection portion of the procedure takes less than 5 minutes. After that, we will ask you to stay in our office for roughly 15 minutes for monitoring. You will then be given antibiotics, which you’ll take for 1-3 days after your treatment.
What can I expect from the results?
Schedule a consultation in Southern California
If you suffer from urinary incontinence, request a BOTOX consultation at South Bay Urology. From our office in Torrance, we will determine if BOTOX is the best solution for your urinary incontinence. To get started, give us a call at (310) 542-0199 or request an appointment online.