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Botox side effects
1. Swelling and bruising at the injection area
2. Drooping eyelids (ptosis)
3. Facial expressions look stiff
4. Spock brows
5. Systemic side effects
How to reduce the risk of Botox side effects?
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Botox
It is classified as safe as long as it is carried out by competent medical personnel and according to indications.However, there are several side effects of Botox that you need to be aware of.Anything?
Botox is known as a quick and minimal procedure
downtime
which is popular for calming wrinkles.Before carrying out a Botox procedure, you should first consult with a doctor to find out the benefits and side effects of Botox.
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Dermatology, Venereology and Aesthetics Specialist Doctor Arini Astasari explained the various side effects of Botox, ranging from mild to very rare.
Botox side effects
According to Arini, the side effects of Botox that appear in most patients are usually only temporary and normal.
“Botox is a very safe procedure if performed by trained and competent medical personnel. The side effects are generally temporary and mild,” explained Arini when contacted by goldensamoyedIndonesia.com on Tuesday (25/11).
Here are some side effects of Botox that you need to know.
1. Swelling and bruising at the injection area
Some mild side effects that are normal include pain or mild redness in the injection area, slight swelling, mild headache, and small bruising (
bruising
).
Bruising can be minimized by avoiding taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or vitamin E supplements several days before the procedure.
2. Drooping eyelids (ptosis)
Drooping eyelids or ptosis are one of the side effects that worry patients the most.
“Ptosis can actually be prevented. This condition occurs if the injection is not correct so that the toxin spreads to the muscle that lifts the eyelid,” said Arini.
A publication in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery also emphasizes that understanding facial anatomy and using the correct dose is the main key to prevention.
3. Facial expressions look stiff
A stiff and unnatural impression can also appear when the Botox dose is too high or the injection point is inaccurate.
4.
Spock brows
Spock brows
is a condition when the tips of the eyebrows are raised too high so that it looks like Spock’s character.This phenomenon is caused by an imbalance in muscle weakness in the forehead area.
5. Systemic side effects
Systemic side effects occur because the toxin spreads beyond the injection area.However, this is very rare and is generally associated with very large doses of Botox .
Symptoms can include muscle weakness, vision problems, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath.
Arini emphasized that the risk of systemic effects is very low, especially if the procedure is carried out with appropriate medical standards.
How to reduce the risk of Botox side effects?
The risk of botox side effects can be minimized with the following steps.
Choose an experienced and competent doctor
Undergo a consultation before the procedure
Follow pre and post action instructions
Convey your health condition or medications you are taking
With the right approach, botox can be a safe and customized procedure, both aesthetic and medical.
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