What is Botox?
Botox ® is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, creating a rejuvenated appearance. The active ingredient in Botox ® treatment is derived from bacteria in much the same way penicillin is derived from mould. It is manufactured in sterile laboratory conditions.
When injected, Botox blocks signals from your nerves to your muscles. This prevents the targeted muscles from contracting, which can ease certain muscular conditions and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Keep reading to learn more about the safety of Botox, common uses, side effects to look out for, and more.
Is it safe?
Although botulinum toxin can be life-threatening, small doses — such as those used in the application of Botox — are considered safe.
You should always go to a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for Botox injections. You’re more likely to experience adverse side effects if your injections aren’t prepared according to FDA standards or injected by an inexperienced doctor.
Please note that you should wait to receive Botox if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Although Botox injections are relatively safe, minor side effects are possible. These include pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, headache, fever, etc. Some side effects are tied to the area of injection. Most side effects are usually temporary and should fade within a few days.
However, drooping eyelids, drooling, and asymmetry are all caused by the unintentional effects of the toxin on muscles surrounding the target areas of the drug, and these side effects may take several weeks to improve as the toxin wears off.
Since the effects of Botox injections are temporary, most people get repeated injections over time. However, research on long-term efficacy and safety is limited. More research is needed to understand the potential long-term effects.
If you’re considering Botox treatments, it’s important to work with a licensed medical professional. Although it may be cheaper to work with someone who isn’t licensed, doing so can increase your risk for complications. Remember that as with any procedure, side effects are possible. Talk to your doctor about what you can expect during the injection process and in the subsequent recovery period. They can answer any questions you may have and discuss your individual benefits and risks. To get personalized information, the best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with Marie at Accent on Skin.
Level 5, Panama House, 22 Panama Street,
Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone: 04 473 6258
E-mail: enquiries@accentonskin.co.nz
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