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Are Botox Side Effects Normal?

asked 1 year ago by gatorgirl29 in rockingham nc
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Question viewed 845 times
Tags: permanent, side effects

Will botox side effects go away? Are they permanent if given in a large dose?I am having bad ones

18 answers to Are Botox Side Effects Normal?

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Normal Botox Side Effects?

Hi Gator Girl.  Botox side effects occur very infrequently for an experienced injector, but here are a few.  None of these are permanent. Bruising Drooping of eyelid or eyebrow Headaches Redness at injection site Swelling at injection site Infection
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Botox Side Effects

Hello and thank you for the question. By and large, Botox treatments are very safe. Botox has a long-standing and well documented history of use. The side effects are very well described and understood. In order to comment on your remark, I would need further information as to the type of "side effect" you are experiencing. Warmest, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side effects are not common

Botox is safe, effective and has been used for over 20 years worldwide.  Side effects are not common, and most patients are typically very pleased with treatments
Anatoli Freiman, MD

Toronto Dermatologist
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Botox side effects are very rare

You have mentioned plural in referring to side effectS. Without knowing what you have experienced, the areas of injections and doses, it is impossible to answer factually.  Bruising may occur rarely and go away in several days to two weeks, but if you have more regions injected than you wanted treated, the unwanted muscle immobility may last more than three months.  Other transient symptoms are very rarely noted and last a day or so. Longer lasting symptoms should be brought... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox side effects are rare.

It is very rare to have side effects happen from botox and if any were to come they would wear off by 3-4 months. Most complications we see are from non plastic surgeons injecting and not understanding how it will effect facial expression. You just want to make sure your doctors performs botox often.
William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side effects

Your question on how long side effects from Botox lasts depends on the side effect.  If it is bruising, that should completely resolve in a couple of weeks.  Sometimes with Botox treatment in the glabella and central forehead area the lateral brow overcompensates creating the "Spock" look (from Star Trek).  This can be easily treated with Botox.  Additional Botox in specific areas can help with asymmetries.  Fortunately side effects are temporary,... more
LaDawn Talbott, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon
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Complications of Botox Treatment

Regarding: "Are Botox Side Effects Normal? Will botox side effects go away? Are they permanent if given in a large dose?I am having bad ones" As you know, Botox acts by weakening the areas of muscle in is injected into. Careful, precise and artistic Botox placement is usually complication free (except for occasional bruising in people taking blood thinning foods,supplements or medications and rare headaches). More serious complications such as weakening of OTHER... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side effects minimal

Unusual positioning of the brow(s) or forehead lines may appear a few days after Botox, but tend to even out and disappear after a few weeks. Side effects last maybe a month. Exercising the facial areas does help. Dr. G
Edward J. Gross, MD

Orlando Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox not permanent

Botox typically lasts around 3 months.  This goes for both positive and negative effects. Any negative effects of botox are very rare when injections are performed by experienced and trained physicians.  Even if they do occur, all will fade  in a few months and sometimes even sooner (weeks)
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Are Botox Side Effects Normal?

Most wear off in 4 to 6 months. Seek other in person opinions. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side effects are not permanent, but please specify what side effects you are having

Botox wears off in 4-6 months after injection. It is necessary to find out what side effects you are referring to to evaluate your question fully. In any case, if you are having what you consider a bad reaction, you should contact the doctor that did the procedure immediately to be evaluated.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox side effects

To have side effects from Botox is very rare.  It is a very good product that with any negative effects like ptosis will wear of in a few months.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botulinum toxin side effects

I am not aware of any permanent long term side effects of Botulinum toxin but these should be reported to your injecting physician for a thorough review.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Side Effects Will Disappear with Time

Although you did not mention the nature of your bad side effect from Botox, I am unaware of any permanent side effects.  Certainly the bruising and swelling should resolve in a short period of time.  Even eyelid ptosis wj=hich is probably the most noticeable and most bothersome problem will disappear in several weeks.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side-effects are rare

We would need more information in order to answer your question more specifically, but for cosmetic Botox the doses are so tiny that systemic side-effects are extremely rare. The FDA requires a consent form outlining a number of such effects but the approved patient information form also states that these have not been reported to occur with cosmetic doses. If you are having a ptosis (droop) of the eyelid, this resolves within a week or two.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox side effects

It of course depends on what side effects you are having, to determine how long the side effects last. All effects of the neurotoxin should subside in 3-4 months.
Purvisha Patel, MD

Germantown Dermatologist
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Botox Side Effects are Rare

Injected correctly, Botox is extremely safe and effective.  Any side effects are usually minor and last only a few days.  If you are having difficulty after an injection, you certain should be seen to discuss these side effects with the injector who administered the Botox.  
Timothy G. Rodgers, MD

Dallas Dermatologist
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Botox side effects

Botox side effects typically include bruising at the site of the injection, rarely swelling, pain, headache and 3-4% of the time ptosis, drooping of the eyelids. All side effects resolve spontaneously within a few weeks.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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