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Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh, MD is a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh, MD is affiliated with UVA Health.
1221 Lee Street Ground Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903
1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Chemodenervation
Chemodenervation is a type of treatment that stops unwanted or overactive sensations and movements. A very small dose of strong chemicals is injected into the affected nerve or muscle, blocking movement and pain in a small and specific area. Chemodenervation may use substances such as phenol or alcohol, but the most well-known agent is botulinum toxin, commonly in the form of Botox. Originally approved to treat wrinkles, Botox is now used to treat a wide variety of disorders.
Chemodenervation can be used to treat many different disorders that cause pain or unwanted movement. Some of these include:
Depending on the area being treated, a chemodenervation session may take only a few minutes or as long as an hour. In some cases, an ultrasound will be used to guide the injection to exactly the right spot. Although results may be felt immediately, it may take 5 to 7 days for full effect. Results usually last several months.
She completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and has a state license in Virginia.
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
Licensed In: Virginia
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Dr. Amal Libdeh is a Charlottesville, VA physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among Dr. Libdeh's clinical interests: chemodenervation and botulinum toxin. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. She speaks Arabic. She is affiliated with UVA Health. According to Doctor.com, she is not acceping new patients at this time.
