I read that Botox has some complications like droopy eyelids. How can I avoid them?

Peter A. Aldea, 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?


Peter A. Aldea, MD
24 days ago

There is a LOT of BAD BOTOX out there. But it is so easy to avoid it.

Easy answer - Be Smart. Just get your Botox from a REPUTABLE physician ; either Plastic surgeon, Dermatologist or a Facial Plastic surgeon.  Do NOT get it in a salon, a "Botox Party" or from another MD (such as a family practitioner etc), DO (osteopath) or DC (chiropractor) . Read my web page for a lot more details -http://www.cosmeticsurgeryspecialists.org/botox.html

Personally - I KNOW that a DOCTOR can always do a better job than the vast majority of "injectors" out there so I would recommend you not go to offices that use injectors but rather where the Plastic surgeon, Dermatologist or Facial Plastic surgeon himself/herself does the Botox injecting.

After reading - http://www.cosmeticsurgeryspecialists.org/botox.html There is NO way you will ever be a Botox casualty.

Good Luck.

Peter A Aldea, MD

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