The Common Risks Associated With BOTOX Cosmetic

When considering treatments for facial rejuvenation, it is important to learn about the risks that are involved. There are more risks associated with cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelift and brow lift surgery than there are with non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic. Many patients choose BOTOX® Cosmetic and other injectables because these treatments do not require anesthesia or long recovery periods.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved by the Federal Drug Administration and has been show to be a safe and effective product. However, as with any medical treatment, there are some risks or side effects that can occur. These include headaches, nausea, numbness in the injection area, flu-like symptoms, and minor bruising or swelling. Other possible side effects include a drooping eyebrow or eyelid. The side effects caused by BOTOX® Cosmetic are extremely rare and are usually only temporary.


It's important for patients to avoid rubbing the treatment area after they receive BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Patients should also discuss with their plastic surgeon the prescription and over-the counter medications that they are taking. Some patients may suffer an allergic reaction if they receive BOTOX® Cosmetic injections while taking certain drugs. Pregnant or nursing women are advised to wait until after they have given birth or are no longer breast-feeding before receiving treatment.


Perhaps the most important factor in minimizing these risks is in choosing a qualified plastic surgeon to administer your BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. As BOTOX® Cosmetic injections and other non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments have grown in popularity; the number of medical professionals offering these treatments has also increased. However, some of these professionals have no training whatsoever in facial anatomy or cosmetic surgery. Even some dentists have begun offering BOTOX® Cosmetic and other injectables at their practices. A plastic surgeon is best qualified to inject BOTOX® Cosmetic into the exact locations in the brow that are necessary in order to achieve the safest, most effective results.