What Are the Chances of Developing Some Sort of Allergic or Toxic Reaction to Botox?

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11 answers to What Are the Chances of Developing Some Sort of Allergic or Toxic Reaction to Botox?

Allergy and Toxic Effects of Botulinum Toxins

Being Allergic to Botox simply causes it not to work. The greatest concern with the use of Botox is formation of blocking antibodies leading to non-response.These antibodies are usually caused by the free protein in the formulation.The prevalence of Botox resistance is less than 5% though in certain conditions it has been reported as high as 6.5%. Risk of resistance was thought to increase with repetitive dosages above 300 Units and increased frequency of treatment but this is... more

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Allergy to Botox

Although there is always a theoretical risk, I have never heard of an actual report of an allergic reaction to Botox. The product Botox contains ingredients other than the actual neurotoxin. Human albumin is more likely to cause a reaction, and again, I've never heard of it being a problem with Botox injections The risk appears to be low.

Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist

Botox is rare to cause an allergy

If there is a true allergic reaction, not a side effect, it is extremely rare, almost unheard of by most physicians who have done Botox treatments for many years. There is a chance that someone could be allergic to an ingredient in the liquid saline that is used to mix the Botox powder. IF someone thinks they have had a reaction to Botox, they should let their doctor know who could let the company, Allergan know. Furthermore, do not have the Botox again, unless you are tested by... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

What Are the Chances of Developing Some Sort of Allergic or Toxic Reaction to Botox?

I have used Botox for over 20 years and IMO, allergic reactions are extremely rare to Botox, Dysport and Xeomin which are the most common neurotoxins used today in the US.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Allergy to Botox

I have never seen or heard of a true allergic reaction to Botox. I have had a couple of patients who likely have antibodies to Botox because after years of injections, the Botox quit working. In those cases, I switched the patients to Dysport which worked fine.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Allergies to Btoox

It is very rare to have an allergy to Botox. Although, I suppose it could happen. I have yet to see one in my practice.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Allergic Reactions are Extremely Rare with Botox or Dysport

Allergic Reactions are Extremely Rare with Botox or Dysport. They may happen in a patient with an allergy to human albumin (due to its presence in Botox and Dysport), which is different from egg albumin.

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

I have never heard of allergies to Botox

Allergy to Botox is probably not impossible but it must be pretty close to being impossible. This is probably why there was no mention of allergies in the article you reference.

Harlow Hollis, MD
Victoria Plastic Surgeon

Risk of allergy to Botox

Allergic reactions to Botox are exceedingly rare. Botulinum neurotoxin type A has been used in ophthalmology since the 1970’s and for the past 20 years its use has been extended into medical and cosmetic dermatology. Because it is so safe, using neurotoxins such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin for the treatment of facial wrinkles has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. It is a quick and very effective treatment and leads to a high degree of patient satisfaction. more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Risk of allergic reactions to Botox

The risk of allergic reactions is exceedingly low. Toxic reactions are another matter and are dose related. When used for cosmetic purposes the amount of Botox is very low and as a result the risk of systemic toxicity is also extremely low.

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Allergy is very unlikely.

Toxic reactions are also extremely uncommon with the doses of BOTOX used for cosmetic purposes. The vast majority of individuals do great with this treatment which is why it is so popular.