Botox

Botox® Injections What Botox Does What Botox Can Treat Injections Needed Regularly Botox Side Effects Reviews

Botox^® Injections

What Botox Does

What Botox Can Treat

The most common use for Botox is for treatment of the forehead and smile lines. Brow lines that are prominent on the forehead can be relaxed using Botox, as well as other lines of movement. Lines between the eyes may also be treated with Botox. Depressed or sagging eyebrows may also be effectively treated.

Botox is sometimes used to relax muscles around the lips to improve lines. This requires careful application as too much Botox can prevent movement of the mouth. It is also used frequently to relax the platysma muscle. Some people with thin skin on the neck have these tightened bands of skin on the neck caused by the platysma muscle in the neck. Injections may be used in the neck to relax it.

Botox is often used in conjunction with lasers and fillers to address the signs of photo-aging or sun induced aging of the skin.

Injections Needed Regularly

Botox Side Effects

A common side effect is over-treatment, which can cause an undesirable level of immobilization of the muscles. This will fade as the impact of the treatment wears off. Other side effects which have been reported are:

• Nausea
• Muscle Weakness
• Drooping eyelids
• Pain in the Face
• Heartburn/Indigestion
• Tooth Problems
• Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
• Dry Mouth
• Bleeding at the site of injection
• Sore Throat
• Soreness are the site of injection

Some side effects may indicate an allergic reaction such as a rash, hives, swelling or wheezing/difficulty breathing

Seek out medical attention immediately should you experience these or any other side effects.