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| Top 5 Side Effects of Botox |
Section: It is temporary.
Section: It can cause excessive drooping of the brows.
Section: It is expensive.
Section: It can result in bruising.
Section: The effects are immediate.
Takeaway: Botox can have many side effects, and these are the top 5 things that you should know about [look up the name of procedure].
It is temporary
Botox is a neuromodulator that relaxes the facial muscles, resulting in fewer wrinkles. The treatment is most effective on dynamic wrinkles — the lines and creases that develop from years of facial muscle movement (think squinting, frowning, and smiling).
The effects of Botox injections are temporary. They typically last three to six months. Lines and wrinkles begin to emerge as muscle function restores, and they must be treated again.
It can cause excessive drooping of the brows
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein that blocks the nerve signals to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between your brows.
Botox is not a filler like Radiesse or Juvederm. It has no effect on wrinkles in areas where volume loss is the problem. Botox is also not covered by insurance companies, since it's considered a cosmetic treatment.
Possible side effects of Botox include:
The temporary droopiness of the eyelid, particularly if you have received an injection too close to the edge of your eyelid, or if you have received too much Botox (which can happen more frequently when doctors are not trained in facial anatomy to try to perform the injections themselves). If you develop droopiness, it will likely resolve within a few days to weeks.
Excessive drooping of the brows can also be caused by too much Botox or by injections that are performed too far laterally.
It is expensive
Botox can be expensive. As a result, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that the average price of Botox is $507 per treatment area.
There are ways to save on your cosmetic treatments. Some doctors will offer Botox specials tied to holidays or seasons, and others may offer discounts for new patients or for paying in advance for your treatments.
It can result in bruising
Botox is an effective treatment for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, but there are some risks you should be aware of before making your appointment.
Side Effects
Botox injections may cause temporary side effects in some people, including:
At the injection site, there may be pain, edema, or bruising.
Headache
Drooping eyelids or brows
Nausea
Dry mouth
Flu-like symptoms
Redness at the injection site
Localized pain
The effects are immediate
Botox is a treatment that's relatively quick and painless, with immediate results. It takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes to complete the treatment. A needle is used to inject the toxin into specific muscles, which causes them to relax.
Afterward, you can immediately resume your regular activities, including work and exercise. The effects aren't permanent; they generally last from three to six months. The estimated price of therapy is around $400.
Takeaway: Botox can have many side effects, and these are the top 5 things that you should know about [look up the name of the procedure
You might want to take a few minutes to read through this list of common side effects that can occur for up to a week after Botox treatment.
Botox Cosmetic is a prescription drug injected into muscles to temporarily reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows (glabellar lines) in adults under the age of 65.
Botox Cosmetic's effects might last for hours to weeks after injection, creating major side effects. Difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, visual issues, or muscle weakness are all signs of a life-threatening disease, so call your doctor right once.
If you have an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Botox Cosmetic (see the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients), or if you have had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), or if you have a skin infection at the planned