BOTOX® Injection Risks and Side Effects

BOTOX® injection treatment is a relatively quick and painless way to remove crow's feet, frown lines, and brow lines. This effective procedure is immensely popular — millions of BOTOX® injection treatments have been performed in recent years — and is often used to enhance the aesthetic results of other facial plastic surgery procedures, such as a face lift, brow lift, or eyelid lift. Although the procedure has proven to be safe with very few side effects, there are some BOTOX® risks that should be considered before undergoing treatment.

Possible BOTOX® Injection Side Effects

BOTOX® injection side effects and risks include:

• Mild numbness or tingling in the injection area
• Minor swelling or bruising around the injection area
• An allergic reaction to BOTOX® Cosmetic
• No improvement after undergoing treatment
• Headache (temporary)
• Nausea (temporary)
• Drooping eyebrow or eyelid (usually temporary and can last two to three weeks)
• Flu-like symptoms

Many of these side effects can be avoided if proper injection techniques are used, and if the patient avoids rubbing the injection area for approximately 12 hours after treatment. The possibility of experiencing BOTOX® injection side effects can be greatly reduced by choosing a qualified cosmetic surgeon who has extensive experience in performing the BOTOX® injection procedure. DocShop provides listings of highly qualified cosmetic surgeons in all areas of the country.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Risks and Health Concerns

The BOTOX® Cosmetic injection procedure has been used for many years to safely diminish and erase the facial lines and wrinkles of millions of individuals. Although there are some risks associated with BOTOX® injections, side effects are generally mild and cause little discomfort. The injections may cause minor bruising, but this fades quickly and can be easily concealed with make-up. Immediately following a treatment, the BOTOX® Cosmetic can spread to nearby muscles and cause temporary drooping. This typically lasts no more than a week or two and can usually be avoided entirely by refraining from rubbing the BOTOX® injection site. BOTOX® treatment occasionally causes a headache, nausea, or flu-like symptoms, but these are usually short-lived and are rarely severe.

BOTOX® Cosmetic can react adversely with certain herbal remedies, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and heart and Alzheimer's drugs, so the prospective BOTOX® candidate should provide the cosmetic surgeon with a full accounting of prescribed and over-the-counter medications that he or she is currently using or has taken in the recent past. Individuals who have a neuromuscular disease should not undergo BOTOX® treatment. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid BOTOX® injections because the risks to a fetus or nursing baby have yet to be determined. The possibility of an adverse event occurring can be greatly reduced if the BOTOX® Cosmetic candidate provides the cosmetic surgeon a complete medical history prior to the procedure.

Speak with a Physician about BOTOX® Cosmetic

Millions of people have safely enjoyed the cosmetic benefits of BOTOX® treatment. Risks do exist, however, so it is important to consult a qualified cosmetic surgeon before undergoing BOTOX® injection treatment. Use DocShop's comprehensive directory to locate and make an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to discuss both BOTOX® injection side effects and the aesthetic benefits that BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments offer.