Are there Botox side effects? Botox is a treatment for smoothing out fine age lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. Generally, Botox side effects are quite minimal and often occur on rare occasions.
Botox is the purified form of botulinum toxin-A which is derived from the Clostridia bacteria. This toxin is directly linked to botulism.
Botox works by intercepting the nerve muscles from transmitting signals which immobilizes the facial muscles. Small doses of Botox is administered on the areas that require it and its effects can last up to 6 months.
Repeat treatment is required to maintain the desired results.
Common Botox side effects
Pain, swelling and bruising of the treated area
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Nausea
Temporary eyelid or eyebrow droop
Rare Botox side effects
Paralysis of the entire body may be caused by injecting a non-FDA approved Botox. This type of Botox is not regulated and usually fake.
Allergies due to the drug itself and/or due to underlying health problems that were not addressed early on.
Botox side effects are not severe. Usually they are just after effects of the treatment and over time they fade.
Rare Botox side effects occur when health conditions, allergic reactions and the individual's ignorance to his/her own health concerns may lead to severity and fatality after a Botox treatment.
Although Botox is a non-surgical procedure and generally harmless, it can interact with certain drugs and aggravate existing medical conditions if not properly assessed; hence causing Botox side effects that should not be there in the first place.
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