Botulinum toxin safety
Botulinum toxin
is a safe drug and when injected by an experienced facial plastic
surgeon the incidence of side effects is extremely low. The most common
side effects are temporary and localised bruising, slight redness of the
skin and occasionally slight swelling at the injection site. The side
effects of Botox are completely reversible and are temporary, lasting
only a few hours and occasionally up to one or two days. Rarely
unintended paralysis of muscles may result in troublesome cosmetic
imperfections such as drooping of the eye brows. The incidence of such
side effects is injector dependent and settles with time.
How long does it last?
The effects of
Botox usually last for three to four months after the first treatment.
The effects fade gradually, at which point wrinkling begins to reappear
and you may return for re-treatment. Generally, with repeated
injections, the effects last longer and the frequency of injections gets
lesser. The duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may
be less effective in older people.
Reference information: www.entific.com.hk
The information
aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should
consult ENT Specialists before considering treatment and should not rely
on the information above.
Botulinum toxin safety
Botulinum toxin
is a safe drug and when injected by an experienced facial plastic
surgeon the incidence of side effects is extremely low. The most common
side effects are temporary and localised bruising, slight redness of the
skin and occasionally slight swelling at the injection site. The side
effects of Botox are completely reversible and are temporary, lasting
only a few hours and occasionally up to one or two days. Rarely
unintended paralysis of muscles may result in troublesome cosmetic
imperfections such as drooping of the eye brows. The incidence of such
side effects is injector dependent and settles with time.
How long does it last?
The effects of
Botox usually last for three to four months after the first treatment.
The effects fade gradually, at which point wrinkling begins to reappear
and you may return for re-treatment. Generally, with repeated
injections, the effects last longer and the frequency of injections gets
lesser. The duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may
be less effective in older people.
Reference information: www.entific.com.hk
The information
aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should
consult ENT Specialists before considering treatment and should not rely
on the information above.