Many people who have warned against putting "rat poison" in the face, which gives you pause. Is it possible to get poisoned by too much Botox like the National Enquirer is claiming here?
August 7, 2014
Answer: Can you be poisoned by too much #Botox? I am not aware of any cases of poisoning by cosmetic Botox. As Dr. Ellis pointed out there is a large safety margin between the typical cosmetic dose (25 - 75 units) in my practice and the level at which botulism type symptoms can occur. Most issues with Botox are either related to the procedure (bruise) or to injection into or diffusion of the product into the wrong muscle. The only botulism type complications I'm aware of resulted from research grade products ordered off of the internet and used by someone not properly trained resulting in a massive overdose. Trust your face to a professional injector - either a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 7, 2014
Answer: Can you be poisoned by too much #Botox? I am not aware of any cases of poisoning by cosmetic Botox. As Dr. Ellis pointed out there is a large safety margin between the typical cosmetic dose (25 - 75 units) in my practice and the level at which botulism type symptoms can occur. Most issues with Botox are either related to the procedure (bruise) or to injection into or diffusion of the product into the wrong muscle. The only botulism type complications I'm aware of resulted from research grade products ordered off of the internet and used by someone not properly trained resulting in a massive overdose. Trust your face to a professional injector - either a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 22, 2017
Answer: Is Botox Poison? Hello. The catchy headline sure does grab the attention of readers, but the information is not accurate. Botulinum Toxin Type A for cosmetic purposes has a better safety record than generic Aspirin. This is because such tiny amounts of the drug are used to obtain the desired results.There has never been a case of poisoning by Botox Cosmetic and it's highly unlikely that there ever will be one. Like we tell our patients, alcohol is poison too and if you drink enough you can die. It's all about the doses and using the product or drug properly.For examples of before and after pictures of Botox patients in Torrance and Orange, CA, click the link below.
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July 22, 2017
Answer: Is Botox Poison? Hello. The catchy headline sure does grab the attention of readers, but the information is not accurate. Botulinum Toxin Type A for cosmetic purposes has a better safety record than generic Aspirin. This is because such tiny amounts of the drug are used to obtain the desired results.There has never been a case of poisoning by Botox Cosmetic and it's highly unlikely that there ever will be one. Like we tell our patients, alcohol is poison too and if you drink enough you can die. It's all about the doses and using the product or drug properly.For examples of before and after pictures of Botox patients in Torrance and Orange, CA, click the link below.
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