Botox is one of the most chosen non-surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide. Botox can effectively treat mild to moderate lines and wrinkles. Cosmetic procedures use only a small amount of diluted botulinum that weaken facial muscles to remove the appearance of lines. Botox relaxes muscles by blocking nerve impulses. When the muscles can’t contract, the wrinkles and lines are less visible.
What are the side effects?
Usually the side effects are very minimal. Most common side effects include pain on injection, minimal swelling, bruising which lasts for 1 to 2 days. Head aches, nausea and flu-like symptoms are other potential but rare side effects.
If any unintentional injection of the muscles around eye or mouth occurs, it could cause an eyelid or the side of the mouth to droop. However, remember Botox injections are temporary and such side effects are temporary too. Eye drops can be made available to lessen the effects of temporary droop or simply left untreated.
The injections are very small and done with a tiny needle that usually does not cause discomfort. The pressure sensation associated with the injection goes away very quickly and patients can return to normal activities immediately after the procedure.
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