Botched botox

Although risks and side effects of botox are low, they still exist. A myriad of side effects have been reported. These include:

Headache Neck pain Back pain Dry eyes Double vision Dizziness Drowsiness Lethargy Allergic reaction Flare up of cold sores Flu-like illness Difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath Urine infection

Infection Swelling Pain Bleeding Bruising Rash Itch Reduced sweating in some areas Increased sweating in other areas Dry mouth Nausea Loss of appetite Abdominal discomfort Diarrhoea

There have been no reported cases of death from the use of Botox Cosmetic since it's inception. Specific risks of botulinum toxin include:

Eyelid droop: the Paris Hilton ptosis effect. Although in her case, it is due to a medical condition.

Eyebrow droop: in this example, this woman's right eyebrow is significantly lower than her left.

Frozen face: Nicole Kidman was well known for her stiff expressions.

The incidence of eyelid or eyebrow droop is quoted to be 1%. Botox around the mouth can also result in altered mouth movements, affecting your ability to use a straw or play musical instruments. You may also experience altered speech and different enunciation of words. So please choose your injector carefully and listen to their advice.

If you do end up with a negative experience from botox, the good thing is that it will wear off after 3 months!

An unintendend consequence of prolonged botox use is the development of antibodies to the complexing proteins surrounding the botulinum toxin. This means you may require higher and higher doses to achieve the same effect. This is less likey to occur with Xeomin, as it contains no surrounding proteins.