BOTOX- A Simple Definition

Purified botulinum toxin is used to soften facial lines and wrinkles. Botulinum toxin works well for forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Purified botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle in these areas and works by weakening the muscle, which lessens the lines of facial expression.

Side Effects:

Sometimes an injection does not take and a touch-up is necessary, touch-up treatments cost up to one half of the cost of the initial treatment fee.

One in ten patients will develop a small bruise or hematoma, which will take several days to several weeks to resolve.
In rare cases drooping of eyebrow or eyelid can occur; this can last 3-4 months but is always reversible.
In rare cases double vision has been reported, this can last 3-4 months but is always reversible.

Precautions:
If any of the following apply, a person should not receive Botox injections:

Have an allergy to human albumin
Have an allergy to botulinum toxin
Have neuromuscular disease
If you are now pregnant or breast feeding
If you have consumed alcohol within the week prior to injection
If you have taken aspirin or antiinflammatory medication in the last two weeks
What to Expect after Botox Injections:
The treated areas will take 5 – 10 days to soften; treatment will last 4 – 6 months. Injections can be repeated every 4 – 6 months.