Botulinum Toxin has recently gained popularity for its amazing effect on fine lines and wrinkles. Every other aesthetic clinic offers Botox treatment. However, it is of utmost imporatnce to know what the complications of Botox injections are and why it is important to choose the right injector.
Botox Complications and Managment:
Injection Site Reaction:
mild injection site side effects are rather frequent after Botox treatments. Pain, bruising, bleeding, soreness, and redness are typical injection site adverse effects of Botox. After the injection, symptoms may appear a few hours or days later and usually go away in a week.
Allergic Reaction:
As with any other medicine, allergic reactions are something to look out for. Itching, rash, swelling are some of the symptoms to look out for.
Drooping of eyelids:
When injected into the wrong muscle, botulinum toxin can relax the muscles of the eyelid and thus cause eyelid droop.
Smile effected:
When injecting the cheek muscle for face contouring, if the rizorius or the laugh muscle is injected, this can lead to altering the patient's smile.
Managing complications:
For bruising at the injection site, apply ice packs to reduce bleeding and inflammation.
Over-the-counter (OTC) topical pain medications like lidocaine cream can help alleviate pain at the injection site.
Lubricating eye drops or ointments can relieve dry or irritated eyes.
Thus, it is imporatnt you get your Botox injections only from an experienced injector.
So, step into your nearest TenderSkin International clinic and reverse the clock on ageing today !