Is There Such a Thing as Botox Side Effects?
Botox is the most popular injectable to address facial wrinkles and creases and it is generally very safe. But, like any cosmetic procedure, it’s important that you have your treatments delivered by a skin care professional who is trained to deliver Botox injections. Side effects with Botox are extremely rare, but they can occasionally occur.
What is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-neuromodulator, a type of injectable that uses a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin A to prevent and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is used to smooth crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes, glabellar lines (frown lines), vertical forehead lines, bunny lines around the nose, and more! Botox also has medical uses and can be injected around the jawline and scalp to improve migraines and TMJ syndrome.
Botox Side Effects
Side effects from Botox may include the following:
- Extreme redness and/or pain at the injection site that does go away within a day or two following treatment
- Nausea
- Headache
- Flu-like symptoms
- Drooping or muscle weakness of the upper eyelid muscles
- Difficulty breathing and/or swallowing (very rare)
These possible complications are extremely rare and we have never had a serious Botox complication at K Plastic Surgery. Our injectors are highly trained and have years of experience performing safe injections on our patients. All of our injections are guided by Dr. Kayastha, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Albany, NY.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Injector
The injector plays a very important role in your Botox treatment. The injector should have an excellent understanding of facial anatomy, and he or she should have knowledge of the right number of Botox units required to achieve the specific outcomes you seek.
Your injector should have the following characteristics:
- Training that is specific to Botox injections
- Experience in injecting Botox for aesthetic purposes
- Excellent communication skills
- Honest concern for your safety
- Willingness to answer all of your questions concerning Botox
Schedule a Consultation
Get in touch with us today and we’ll help you figure out if Botox is the right treatment for you. Our team at K Plastic Surgery is very knowledgeable and experienced in providing Botox injections for cosmetic purposes. Call our office or fill out this contact form to schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to your visit!
Dr. Kayastha is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves Albany, NY and the entire Capital Region. Dr. Kayastha completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated with distinction in all subjects. He then attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. During his time in Buffalo he also completed a fellowship in surgical pathology at Roswell Park. Following medical school Dr. Kayastha gained a much sought after position in the Michigan State-Grand Rapids integrated plastic surgery residency. After finishing residency training Dr. Kayastha completed a one year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. To round out his training before starting private practice Dr. Kayastha spent an additional 6 months learning from some of the best cosmetic surgeons in San Francisco. Dr. Kayastha is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.