Are There Any Risks Involved In Botox Cosmetic?
There
may be slight swelling or bruising at the injection site. Recovery
time is minimal. You could probably return to the office after having
the procedure done during a lunch break. Rarely, asymmetry (drooping)
of the eyebrows and/or eyelids may occur, however, the effects of
Botox cosmetic are entirely reversible over time. A Botox
cosmetic injection is a medical procedure, and you will be asked to
sign a consent form. Injections to the face can be painful, and cause
bleeding and bruising. This is minimized by injecting with the
smallest available needle (30 gauge). If Botox cosmetic migrates to
the wrong muscle, drooping of the eyelid or unevenness of the
eyebrows may develop. With skilled technique and knowledge of the 36
muscles in the face, the chance of this happening is reduced to about
one in a thousand.
Very
important: Botox cosmetic injections are temporary. The effect wears
off in about three to six months. If desired, the injection may be
repeated, and modified to achieve a different result each time.
