Will the Effect of Improper Botox Treatment Be Limited to the Injection Area, or Will It Spread to Other Parts of the Body?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: botulism, complication, infection, problem, risk, side effects

Are the side-effects of a botox injection similar to the symptoms of botulism? What are those side effects? Where can it spread?

7 answers to Will the Effect of Improper Botox Treatment Be Limited to the Injection Area, or Will It Spread to Other Parts of the Body?

Botox can spread from injection site

In 2005, four hundred thirty six "serious adverse event" reports related to Botox had been reported to Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox. Two hundred one of these cases were possibly or probably due to remote spread of the toxin, including 42 cases reported after wrinkle injections. Also in 2005, Allergan had reported to the FDA that they had identified 38 patients -- 20 children, most of them with cerebral palsy, and 18 adults -- who had suffered seizures after... more

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Side Effects Away from the Site of Injection

Dr. Klein, pre-eminent world expert on Botox, has already given the reader extensive information. I would like to add my own personal experience. I believe all FDA-approved botulinum toxins in use in the U.S. are very safe; but as described before, their safety also depends on the expertise of the physician and the dose utilized in the injection. Botox Side Effects can be seen Away from the Site of Injection, and most notable are the cases of deaths in children with cerebral palsy... more

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

Side effects of botox

There are very rare reports of systemic effects of Botox such as dizziness and nausea. Headaches may be a localized reaction related to needle puncture trauma if the tip of the needle touched the periosteum, but even without that, some patients have soreness for several days. difficulty swallowing may be related to neck treatment but I have had one patient in almost twenty years of injecting Botox, who developed some nausea afer botox for facial lines.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox distant spread

I must say the experts on this board have done a good job at describing the issues. In short, Botox can (rarely) spread outside of the area intended. This usually occurs with large doses treating significant deformities or issues, (Cerebral Palsy, etc). In the right, well trained hands, Botox cosmetic is very safe and effective with a long history. Like anything else, it is important to choose your injector wisely. Ask lots of questions, including those about... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Botox is safe and effective for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles

The good news is that Botox Cosmetic is a very safe, effective and reliable drug when used as directed and injected by trained aesthetic physicians. The effect wears off within a few months, lasting from 3-5 months for most people. With the relatively small numbers of units used for cosmetic purposes, the risks of distal spread or other side effects are exceedingly low and are temporary. Much higher doses are needed for medical purposes such as certain muscular disorders and the risks can be... more

Doris Day, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox

When treated with FDA approved genuine Botox Cosmetic in the proper dose and the proper anatomic locations by board certified and qualified injectors, the risk of problems is incredibly small. In fact, when you compare Botox to other "medications" such as antibiotics, pain killers, cardiac medications, blood thinners, etc, there really in no comparison in terms of side effects and safety. Botox is a VERY safe medication. You can have local side effects such as... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Side effects can be localized or systemic.

Does is very important . Systemic side effects are mild and limited for cosmetic BOTOX because the dose is low. As such, symptoms do not resemble botulism. When the dose is higher, such as may be used in medical conditions, the symptoms can be much stronger and constitute a form of botulism. These higher dosages can be associated with life threatening effects from the systemic effects of the drug. While systemic effects are very rare with cosmetic treatment, some... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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