Advantages and Side Effects Of Botulinum Toxin
Cosmetic advantages
* The procedure is performed in the office and takes from 10 to 20 minutes
* Does not require anesthesia or tests for allergic reactions
* It delays the onset or reduces crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead, and eyebrows lifted slightly upward
* It is also useful in the creases of the neck and décolleté
* You can apply at any time of year
* Results are visible between the third and fifth day
* Can be applied once every six months
Side Effects
If the application of botulinum toxin is made by qualified medical personnel: in some patients can cause small bruises and soreness and swelling at the injection site, which are resolved in one week alone. There is also the likelihood of developing infection at injection sites, which must be corrected by the doctor, some patients report headache pain subsides.
Recently reported cases of deaths caused by overdose of the toxin in children younger than 12 years, which has spread from the injection site to other parts of the body.
Contraindications
Its use is contraindicated in children younger than 12 years, after this age, there is virtually no restriction in any patient, but should take special care in people allergic to the toxin, pregnant and clotting problems.
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