Are There Any Harmful Side Effects to Botox?

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Yes of course there are harmful side effects of BOTOX

BOTOX treatment in sufficiently high doses have been associated with deaths in individuals with preexisting medical conditions. The FDA has a very detailed black box warning regarding these issues. At the same time, this is largely a function of dose. In the dosages typically used for cosmetic treatment, there are still side effects in a small percentage of individuals. Overall this treatment is very well tolerated and loved by millions of individuals through out the... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Complications of Botox

When considering how many patients are treated, and how many different cosmetic sites are treated on those patients, with cosmetic botulinum toxin, the safety margin of this treatment is extremely high. However, as with all treatments, there are risks. Some side effects such as bruising, soreness, although rare, can occur. Many side effects noted during the fDA trials were in those patients that had placebo, not treatment as well as those who had treatment. Eyelid or... more

Harmful effects of Botox are rare

Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments because it is incredibly effective, safe, has a great satisfaction rate, minimal time to perform, no downtime, and looks natural when performed properly. The main side effects are very temporary, namely a slight swelling and/or bruise, sometimes a headache, and less commonly a dropped eyebrow or eyelid or a spock brow. Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Side Effects and Botox

Botox is not a permanent remedy and therefore any negative side effects are also not permanent. Bruising is always a risk with injections but should subside within 4-7 days, if it occurs at all. Avoiding blood thinners (some medications, multivitamins and even green tea) two weeks before and two weeks after a scheduled injection can help prevent or reduce the occurrence of bruising. Choosing an experienced injector is an important way to help prevent any negative side effects with Botox. more

Harmful side effects to Botox

Botox, Dysport, and/or Xeomin should only be injected by licensed healthcare professional in a medical setting, preferably physicians who are board-certified in Dermatology or Plastic Surgery or mid-level providers supervised by reputable core aesthetic physicians. When properly administered, Botox injection can be one of the most gratifying age-defying procedure by relaxing facial muscles along upper 1/2 of the face in a week or less. Inappropriate dosing or careless postop care instruction... more

Yes, there can be some harmful side effects to BOTOX®

The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea as well as some swelling or bruising from the injection itself. Be sure you are getting the actual BOTOX® brand. Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX® Cosmetic. Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, is the onlysource for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each label has the “Allergan” hologram... more