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What to know about Botulinum Toxins

Risks

Toxin injections are usually safe when you're under the care of a licensed and skilled health care provider. The procedure can result in unwanted results or even cause harm if it's given incorrectly.

Possible side effects and unwanted results include:

Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site.
Headache or flu-like symptoms.
Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.
A crooked smile or drooling.
Watery or dry eyes.
Infection at the injection site.

Rarely, the medicine may spread to parts of the body where it isn't supposed to go. It can cause symptoms there. Call your health care provider right away if you have any of these symptoms hours or weeks after your procedure:

Muscle weakness.
Vision problems.
Trouble talking or swallowing.
Breathing problems.
Allergic reaction.
Loss of bladder control.
As a rule, health care providers don't recommend Botox if you're pregnant or breastfeeding

Botulinum Toxins are a prescription medicine and must be used only under the care of a licensed and skilled health care provider. Talk with your health care provider about whether the procedure fits your needs.

Botox Procedure

What you can expect

A Health History Questionnaire

Tell your health care provider if you've had any type of Botox injection within the past four months. Also tell your health care provider if you take blood thinners. You may need to stop taking them several days before your injection to reduce the risk of bleeding or bruising. Talk with the health care provider who prescribes these medicines as soon as you can.

After the procedure

Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 24 hours. And don't lie down for 2 to 4 hours after getting the shots.

We recommend not to perform any strenuous activity or activities that may make you sweat for 24 hours. This allows the Botox to settle and decrease poor migration patterns.

Following this advice helps prevent the toxin from spreading to an area where it isn't needed.

You'll likely be able to return to your usual activities right after the procedure — check with your health care provider

During the Procedure

Botox injections are performed by a certified AMET trained licensed personnel. Your health care provider uses a thin needle to inject tiny amounts of botulinum toxin into your skin and muscles. The number of shots needed depends on the size of the treatment area and other treatments.

Results

Botox injections usually begin working 1 to 3 days after treatment, though it can take to 2 weeks or more to see full results. Not all people have visible results or relief from symptoms.

We recommend waiting 2 weeks before any Botox touchups.

Depending on the problem being treated, the effect may last 4-6 months but can last up to 9 months. To maintain the effect, you'll likely need regular follow-up injections spaced at least 6 months apart.