Botox Injections

• Botox is the brand name of botulinum toxin, which is extracted from specific bacteria. This toxin affects the nerves and causes temporarily weakened muscles.
• Botox injections are used for cosmetic reasons, such as removing wrinkle on the face and neck, and therapeutic reasons, such as muscle spasms, lazy eye, blepharospasm, excessive sweating, migraines, and bladder problems.
• Botox injections are usually administered in the doctor’s office, and their amount depends on the size of the area in which they’re given. This procedure doesn’t take long in general, and the person can leave immediately after it.

• The doctor asks the person about their medications and supplements.
• It’s recommended to not consume alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
• Botox injections can’t be given in pregnancy and breastfeeding, neuromuscular disease, weak face muscles, or ptosis (drooping eyelids).

Botox injections are safe in general, but they might cause the following side effects:

• Pain, swelling, and bruising in the site of the injection.
• Cold-like symptoms.
• Headache.
• Droopy eyelids and crooked eyebrows.
• Crooked smile.
• Dry eye or watery eye.
• Infections at the site of the injection.
• Stomach disturbance.

Rarely, botox injections could cause the following complications:

• Weak muscles.
• Problems with talking and swallowing.
• Breathing problems.
• Vision problems.
• Uncontrolled bladder.
• Allergic reaction.

• You must not rub or massage the injection area for 24 hours after the procedure.
• Don’t lie down for 4 hours after the procedure.
• Don’t exercise for 24 hours after the procedure.
• Call your doctor immediately if any sudden problem or symptom arises.
• It’s recommended not to take baths for 24 hours after the procedure.
• It’s recommended not to take antibiotics, vitamin C, omega 3, or their foods for a week after the procedure.
• Botox injections usually last for 3-4 months.