First of all, Botox is an exotoxin obtained under laboratory conditions from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum and used in the treatment of facial wrinkles and excessive sweating in aesthetic medicine.
For more information about Botox, you can review our botox topic.
Now let's come to our main topic.
Botox has no known permanent side effects for wrinkles. However, it has the following side effects, which are known to be temporary:
Side effects caused by the application of the toxin to the skin with a needle;
Side effects that develop depending on the application technique and area:
Rare Side Effects:
More serious side effects that can last longer
It is possible to have side effects other than the side effects we have mentioned above. Side effects vary according to the type of botox applied.
You can consult your doctor for definite clear side effects. People are required to inform the doctor who will administer all the drugs they are using, including alternative and non-prescription ones.
Side effects can be seen in the first weeks.
After having Botox, water should not come into contact with the treated area for at least 6 hours. Afterwards, you should not rub your face hard while washing your face or taking a shower.
Far from where Botox is injected, it is unlikely to cause complications.
Skin itching, rash, wheezing, asthma, dizziness or feeling faint. Chest pain or pressure, pain radiating to your jaw or shoulder. Heart arrhythmia. It has symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, as well as a cold.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not have botox. Those with muscle disease should definitely not have it done. In addition, it is not applied to those who use aminoglycoside group drugs and those who are allergic to botox.
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