What are side effects of Botox?

Posted on May 15, 2019 by adminmms

What are side effects of Botox? Botox is currently the most popular non-surgical med spa treatment in the US to mitigate signs of facial aging. This FDA-approved injectable procedure helps reduce mild to moderate fine lines and wrinkles in specific areas of the face.

It helps restore a noticeably younger facial appearance almost immediately. In the hands of a skilled and experienced Botox provider, patients can expect safe and predictable results.

Motykie Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides Botox injectable treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

Potential Side Effects

Botox treatment has a high safety profile. But new patients should still understand the potential side-effects and risks related to Botox to make an informed decision.

The primary ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A. This powerful biological agent can lead to significant side-effects if administered incorrectly.

The possible side effects of Botox include:

Rash
Allergic responses
Muscle weakness
Nausea
Difficulty swallowing
Shortness of breath
Itching
Headache
Neck or back pain
Muscle stiffness
Diarrhea
Stomach pain,
Loss of appetite

The injection site reactions may include the following:

Bleeding
Bruising
Infection
Pain
Redness
Swelling

Other Side Effects

Cough
Fever
Cold symptoms
Runny nose
Tired feeling
Urinary tract infections
Dizziness
Ringing in your ears
Increased sweating in areas other than the underarms
Difficulty urinating
Sore throat
Flu symptoms
Respiratory infections
Drowsiness
Anxiety
Dry mouth
Burning/painful urination

When used for the treatment of blepharospasm, the side effects may include the following:

Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis)
Inflammation of the cornea (keratitis)
Eye dryness
Itchy eyes
Double vision
Eye irritation
Tearing
Increased sensitivity to light
Reduced blinking
Eyelid swelling or bruising

Serious Risks

If Botox is not administered properly or in the correct dose, the following complications may occur:

Flu-like symptoms
Crooked or twisted smile
Muscle weakness in sites of the injections
Weak bladder control
Cockeyed eyebrows
Unexplained tearing
Vision problems
Problems in swallowing or speaking

Who Should Avoid Botox?

It is important to establish the candidacy of an individual for Botox injections to offer safe and effective results. The treatment provider may ask people with the following conditions to avoid Botox use:

Inability to stop the use of blood thinners and NSAIDs for a brief duration prior to the injectable treatment
Received facial surgery recently
Suffered complications from Botox or a variant after a previous procedure
Existence of an untreated skin condition in the injection area
Suffering from a condition that affects nerves or muscles such as ALS, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or myasthenia gravis
Suffering from chronic breathing conditions or asthma
Bleeding conditions
Planning to undergo facial surgery
Weak forehead muscles
Existing allergy to a Botox ingredient

Additionally, Botox manufacturer, Allergen Inc. also dissuades pregnant and breastfeeding women from receiving Botox treatments.

Choose the Right Botox Provider

The patient should understand more about the Botox procedure and then choose a state-of-the-art and fully equipped med spa that specializes in administering Botox injections in a safe and effective manner.

If the med spa is led by an experienced physician, they will make sure Botox provider follows best practices, highest quality standards, and the latest safety protocols.

Motykie Medical Spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox injections.

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