Is BOTOX ® Safe?
Chicago, Illinois
Nearly 5 million people every year receive BOTOX ® Cosmetic in the United States so that they can find their inner youth. Every medical treatment comes with potential risks and complications and some interested in BOTOX ® may hesitate to undergo treatment because of safety concerns. However, the facts show that the risk of dangerous complications with BOTOX ® is very small. The FDA has approved BOTOX ® for use in various medical treatments since 1989.
The BOTOX ® Procedure
BOTOX® is administered using a tiny needle that is injected directly into the treatment area. The amount of pain associated with BOTOX ® injections is minimal, and will recede after a few brief moments. Dynamic wrinkles are caused by muscle contractions in the face. BOTOX ® works by blocking the chemical signals that cause these muscle contractions, thereby smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles. The most common wrinkles that BOTOX ® treats are:
- Crow’s feet
- Glabellar lines (vertical lines between your brows)
- Forehead wrinkles
The effects of BOTOX ® initially last for about three months. If you discontinue BOTOX ® injections, your face will simply revert to its previous appearance over time. The longer that BOTOX ® is used, the longer that wrinkles will stay away.
Potential BOTOX ® Complications
The risks and complications associated with BOTOX ® are minimal and usually limited to:
- Pain at injection site
- Bruising
- Headache (rare)
- Flu-like symptoms that last less than 24 hours (rare)
- Temporary eyelid droop (occurs in fewer than 1% of all patients)
To help you avoid significant BOTOX ® side effects, Dr. Golden will perform a thorough review of your medical history before treatment. Certain medical conditions may prevent you from being a good candidate for BOTOX. As long as you do not have an existing condition that may interfere with BOTOX®, you can join the millions of people nationwide who enjoy the benefits of this effective wrinkle treatment.
If you have more questions about BOTOX ® safety, please contact Doctors For Visual Freedom today to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Golden. We serve patients in the Chicagoland area of Illinois.
Two Locations:
Doctors for Visual Freedom Laser Center
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60611 | Doctors for Visual Freedom Laser Center
2010 S Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 121
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
