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I went to a spa to get an overall assessment of my skin and some ideas about how to achieve a more youthful look. The physician told me that I would get the most "bang for your buck" with botox. He said it would take 10 years off of me and that there was extremely low risk involved and almost no pain. This was absolutely not my experience.
Although he numbed the area with a topical agent, I still experienced sharp pain at the injection site. But the worst part of all of this was that later that evening I got an incredibly bad headache (think migraine) a terribly sore, dry throat, anxiety and flu-like symptoms.After several days, I'm still experiencing the unbelievably bad headaches.
I phoned the doctor and explained this. He said, "Maybe you have the flu..." NOPE. All one needs to do is to perform an online search for "BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS". I told the doctor that I'd done a search after experiencing these side effects and learned about the dangers of Botox from the FDA site. He said "You should do a search for Tylenol and see all of it's side effects...But how many people really experience those??" I was appalled at his lack of concern and his apparent deception toward a patient with very real issues.
I just want to caution anyone who is considering this treatment to read about all of the potential side effects BEFORE getting the shots. Yes, it's true, it may not effect you in the same way that it did me, but then again...it might. This is poison that we're playing with.
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4/17/08
I am so sorry you had this bad experience with botox. I am 29 and have done it since I was about 23. I love it and pay about a third of what you did. I am a total needle phobic and there are numbing agents available. I am sure you have no interest in ever trying it again I think referals are key and I definately think going the medical route is better than a salon route even though they work under a physician's name.
5/5/08
i,ve seen some horrible results with botox.
its long term use is questionable.
i know people in the media who are suffering with dropped brows and an overall dragging effect.
maybe its up to the skill of the injector ,but i personally would,nt have it if it were free.
6/19/08
The prescribing information for botox indicates that the most common side effects include: • Headache • Respiratory infection • Flu syndrome • Blepharoptosis (eyelid droop) • Nausea • Pain in the face • Redness at the injection site • Paresthesia (numbness) • Muscle weakness
There are many credible and good physicians performing the procedure. I would turn to a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or ENT physician as they have keen knowledge of the procedure, pitfalls, and anatomy of the area that you are dealing with.
8/28/08
I, too have had these symptoms for four weeks now,
after having had botox for 1 1/2 years.
Everything I have read indicates this could last
up to 4-5 months. The anxiety and flu symptoms
are the worst and I find that anti-anxiety meds
just make the symptoms worse. I am going to try
acupuncture next week to see if it eases the
symptoms, as I am up most nights with anxiety and
flu symptoms.
Best wishes to you, Unhappy in Waltham, MA.
I would like to hear how you are doing. Makes
me feel like I am not alone in this misery.
11/3/08
I think it depends on the doctor. I went to a plastic surgeon and he did a wonderful job. I went to a local family doctor that also does botox in his spa and he did not do a good job! I went back into his office and he tried to charge me more money for the job he didn't do in the first place. I know there are some doctors that will mix too much saline with it. Becareful. Read reviews.
12/3/08
I was extremely sick also.I dont think going to a reputable doctor means that you wont get sick? My doctor was credible.It felt like I had the flu for several months. I also had awful anxiety for a few months which I have never experienced before. I will NEVER get Botox again. Allergan ignores the fact that many are getting sick after injections. They do not report it.