What should you know about BOTOX® safety and side effects?
GET MORE DETAILS ON THE SAFETY RECORD AND RISKS OF NEUROTOXIN INJECTIONS IN NEWTON AND THE BOSTON AREA
When you look up “BOTOX® injections near me,” you may be thinking of finding the cheapest prices or best deals in your area, but the safety of BOTOX® injections should always be a primary factor. BOTOX® safety for Boston area patients is one of our main priorities at Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Holly Happe can explain everything you need to know about BOTOX® safety, risks, and BOTOX® costs when you meet with her for a consultation.
Would you like to find out more about BOTOX® safety in the Boston area? Contact Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics for more information on BOTOX® safety. Call (617) 597-2600 or submit a contact form to request a consultation.
BOTOX® SAFETY: IS BOTOX® SAFE?
Numerous studies and decades of use have proven that BOTOX® is safe overall—when it’s injected by a skilled provider. One aspect of BOTOX® safety you should recognize is that the BOTOX® is unlikely to spread beyond the treatment area and cause botulism-type symptoms. However, patients should try to avoid rubbing or massaging the face after the treatment, since this can cause the product to migrate to other areas. Also avoid bending over or lying down for four hours post injection, and don’t exercise for 24 hours after the session. This is to avoid the medication migrating into unwanted areas, leading to brow or lid droop. Refrain from facials or massages for five days for the same reason.
There are some possible BOTOX® side effects such as discomfort, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. These side effects are typically temporary and mild. To avoid bruising, Dr. Holly Happe recommends avoiding alcohol for 24 hours before and the night of the procedure, as well as avoiding medications and supplements known to thin the blood, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and fish oil for the week before.
BOTOX® SAFETY: WHICH TYPES OF BOTOX® ARE AVAILABLE?
BOTOX® is a highly versatile injectable treatment with a wide range of cosmetic and medical uses. The following injection sites are available:
- Forehead BOTOX® is available for softening horizontal wrinkles on the upper face above the eyebrows.
- Crow’s feet BOTOX® softens wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes.
- BOTOX® brow lift or BOTOX® eye lift gives the eyebrows a slight lift for brighter eyes.
- Under eyes BOTOX® reduces wrinkles and muscle bulges below eyes.
- Bunny lines BOTOX® softens wrinkles that show at the sides of the nose when you crinkle it.
- BOTOX® lip lift relaxes tense muscles around the mouth to allow the upper lip to unfurl naturally, improving your smile.
- Downturned mouth BOTOX® to lift the corners.
- Chin BOTOX® improves dimples or wrinkles on the chin.
- Face slimming BOTOX® slims overactive muscles to reshape facial areas.
- Jawline BOTOX® or BOTOX® for jaw clenching enhances the lower face shape by slimming a heavy or square jaw.
- BOTOX® for smile lines softens lines around the mouth and eyes.
- Nefertiti lift BOTOX® or neck BOTOX® provides a younger-looking neck area.
- Trapezius BOTOX® improves neck and shoulder definition.
- Preventative BOTOX® prevents wrinkles from forming in the first place or stops existing wrinkles from becoming more pronounced.
There are also several ways BOTOX® can be used to treat medical conditions.
- BOTOX® for migraines improves chronic migraine headaches.
- BOTOX® in feet reduces excessive sweating on the soles of the feet or plantar hyperhidrosis. Treatments can also be made to treat sweating in the armpits.
Still curious about BOTOX® safety? Browse downturned mouth BOTOX® before and after photos or other types of BOTOX® before and after photos in our photo gallery if you would like to get a better idea of how this treatment works. BOTOX® for men is also available, for male patients who want to get a rejuvenated look.
BOTOX® SAFETY: WHICH OTHER AESTHETIC PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE?
Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics provides BOTOX® and other cosmetic treatments, such as wrinkle-relaxing Dysport®. If you are curious about BOTOX® safety and BOTOX® side effects, there are also other procedures you may want to consider as well, such as dermal fillers to reduce wrinkles or enhance the contours of the face, or skin rejuvenation treatments including microneedling and chemical peels to improve wrinkles, along with other tone and texture conditions.
For more details about BOTOX® safety, contact Boston area′s Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics to have your questions answered. Call (617) 597-2600 or fill out a contact form to request an appointment to learn more about BOTOX® safety.
