More Side Effects Of Botox

While Botox has become popular among the rich and famous, and even some regular people, it doesn't come without some possible problems.

As with any cosmetic procedure, there are many possible downfalls to using Botox: infection, pain, and generalized swelling or discomfort at the site of the injection. But there are some other, more dangerous side effects as well. Anyone considering Botox should be aware of the possible side effects of the procedure as well as alternatives to Botox.

Here are some of the often forgotten side effects of Botox to consider.

Need to repeat

One of the disadvantages of Botox is the need to have it repeated, perhaps as often as within 3 months (and most likely within 6 months) of the procedure.

Although it can produce dramatic results, they are not lasting results and the procedure does need repeating, or the problems you are trying to fix (wrinkling, sagging, and other signs) will return as if you never did anything at all for them.

New wrinkles

In a strange twist of irony, some experts say that Botox can actually cause new wrinkles.

Experts say that the Botox can cause wrinkles this way - the part of the face that's 'frozen' isn't able to make the usual facial expressions, but you might naturally make those facial expressions anyhow. The muscles around the treated area then compensate by working harder to create those expressions, resulting in new wrinkles.

Of course, as with any side effect your mileage may vary, but it's certainly something to be aware of when getting Botox injections.

Botulinum

That's the name for what's being injected into the face when Botox is performed. It's actually a bacterial neurotoxin and is highly dangerous. Exposure to large amounts of it can cause serious illness and hospitalization.

Botox is sometimes given to people for various medical conditions and the USFDA has recently issued a warning that those users could be at risk because in some cases, the toxin has spread beyond the injection site and infected other areas of the body. While most of these cases have been recorded about people who were given Botox for medical conditions, there have been cases of people being hospitalized after given Botox for wrinkles.

Of course, there are thousands of women who get Botox each year; it's important, however, to talk with a doctor about the possible risks (especially those from the injection of Botulinum) before getting the procedure done.

Educating yourself is the key to any medical procedure (especially those that involve the injection of foreign substances into the body), but it's important to consider if the procedure can be avoided in the first place.

In conclusion, there are several serious potential side effects of Botox to be aware of. While it's a commonly done procedure, you still have to be aware of all its potential benefits and risks.

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