Botox safety

Steven Hacker, MD answers: Botox side effects - how can I avoid them?

I read that Botox has some side effects like droopy eyelids. Is Botox safe?  Any tips for making sure my Botox (first time!) has no bad side effects?


Steven Hacker, MD
3 months ago

In general , Botox is safe. The key precaution that you can take before getting Botox treatment to minimize risks is to get the treatment from a qualified, board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The physician should have experience with Botox and the patient should have comfort that the physician is using "Botox" from Allergan. 

Otherwise, there really is not much you can do to prevent the minimal risks associated with Botox therapy. 

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