Botox

Botox (Botulinum toxin) is becoming a common non-surgical treatment being used for many different reasons. It’s better known though for being used by many celebrities to prevent or remove wrinkles. The toxin is actually one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances found in the world, so obviously when it is being used in non medical businesses, there is the occasional problem.

Botox is usually injected around the eyes to eliminate of wrinkles, as well as the forehead and around the mouth. Side effects which can occur are the muscles of the mouth or eyes looking droopy-this is called Dysphasia, or it can go the other way where the patient has a frozen look upon their face with no expression- facial Paralysis.

When injected, the Botox can sometimes affect your eye sight if the procedure is not carried out properly, causing double vision or other visual problems. Same goes for the mouth and neck area, if injected inaccurately it can cause problems eating, swallowing and speaking. Other side effects of Botox are nausea, flu-like symptoms, facial pain, and a twitching of the eye.

The most important thing about Botox is that it is becoming too common and the fact that non-medical beauty therapists can inject such a poisonous substance into your face is a great risk for you. I advise you to always try and see somebody who is a qualified cosmetic doctor. Botox can go wrong and somebody qualified and professional would know how to deal with this, and give you after care that you need.