Scared of Botox For Forehead Lines- What Are The Risks?

Botox has been used since the 1990s to treat wrinkles, such as those that bother you in your forehead. While every procedure has some risks, the risk profile for Botox is very low – especially in the forehead, where only a few units are used at a time. The reports of shallow breathing and swallowing problems have been limited to Botox in the neck and are probably owing to over-injection. The main risk for Botox in the forehead is that an inexpert injector may cause the forehead to sag. This is why it is important to find someone with experience and expertise. I hope this helps

Botox is used for a variety of cosmetic and non-cosmetic purposes and has been safely used since the early 1990's. In 2002 the FDA approved it for use of frown lines. There have been many clinical trials and over 400 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals about it's use. Though rare, there can be serous side effects. Some people with certain medical conditions should not use Botox. Additionally, some individuals on certain medications should not have this procedure in case it leads to a drug interaction. It is important to disclose your full medical history and provide a list of medication to your doctor before he begins the procedure.I can't stress enough the importance of seeking out an injector with skill and experience. I recommend limiting the search to board certified Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists. Be wary of anyone who gives injections 'on the side'. You want an injector who has studied facial anatomy and will customize your injections to your face. An inexperienced injector may inject too much, or they may inject into the wrong muscles. Just a millimeter off can make a world of a difference. Some of these complications from Botox being administered incorrectly by untrained injectors can be very serious, even life threatening. Do you really want to put your safety into the hands of someone who has learned to do Botox during a weekend class? Just because the procedure is less invasive than surgery it does not mean it should be rushed into without proper research and thought.

 

There are always some risks with every procedure, but Botox has been done for more than two decades with a very high safety profile.  Horizontal lines can be treated well in young individuals, but unfortunately, as one ages, the whole forehead and eyelids sag and botox injected to make the forehead smoother will relax those muscles and the eyebrows and eyeldis can sag more. Therefore, some people can only have a few, not all lines treated.