Sunday, September 27, 2009
What Are the Side Effects of Botox?
Oppss... ladies.. I am sorry, i know that I am the one who had brougt up this topic. However, I just got know that Botox has side effects!!!!!!...Carefull gangz....Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves in three weeks. This development is usually caused by migration of the Botox and for this reason, you shouldn't rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lay down for three to four hours. There have been no allergies associated with Botox to date.
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Heiii ladies.. i got something new.. i done reading some article and i thing it would give info for us about botox.. Soooo...
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As with any drug, there are some possible side effects to Botox, the physician-administered injection used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. However, because Botox only stays in the body for a maximum of six months, any side effects associated with the injection will diminish after that time period. People who continue to receive treatments may continue to experience side effects.
Bruising at the site of injection is the most common side effect associated with Botox treatments. Other common side effects include headache, respiratory infections, temporary eyelid droop, nausea and flu-like symptoms.
Botox works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles at the site of injection. In rare cases, this effect may spread to other muscles near the intended area. This can cause temporary paralysis in neighboring muscles, which may lead to eyelid droop or other facial paralysis. This side effect occurs in less than 1 percent of Botox patients.
Other adverse reactions that may be experienced by a minority of Botox patients include pain in the face, erythema (redness of the skin) at the injection site and facial muscle weakness. In most cases, these reactions dissipate roughly one week after injection.
Botox side effects can also occur when the drug interacts with other medications. Before receiving Botox injections, a prospective patient should inform a doctor about any medications she may be taking. Medications that may be dangerous if mixed with Botox include: antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin and lincomycin; medications used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine; and medications used to treat other conditions, such as myasthenia gravis, ALS or Alzheimer's disease.
Over-the-counter medications may also interact with the drug formula in Botox. It is wise to discontinue use of over-the-counter medications before and after receiving Botox treatments and inform the plastic surgeon of any drug usage. A pharmacist can also provide complete information about all drugs that may adversely interact with Botox.
Certain groups of people are at greater risk of experiencing Botox side effects. These groups include people with pre-existing infections at the injection site and people with cardiovascular or neuromuscular disorders. Plastic surgeons should always be made aware of any pre-existing conditions before the Botox procedure is performed. It is also crucial for the patient and the physician to be aware of any allergies the patient may have to any drugs that make up the Botox formula. An experienced physician will help determine if Botox is the right treatment for each individual.
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ReplyDeletejust wanna drop a thought here..from whats writen,i think we all have a clearer vision of not only how painfull the treatment could be but also how bad the side effects could get...in short, what i think is maybe we should just leave nature to take it's course..i know this might sound cheesy n all but the truth is why should us women be afraid of aging? it happens to every single person in this world and there is the beauty of it that most people nowadays seems to forget..there are other ways of staying and looking young and yes, of course as we know botox is one of the easiest and fastest way to do that...however, i still strongly hold my stand that botox is not the solution..not to mention what religion has to say bout it, especially to muslims..it is not worth it,even if an experienced physician is consulted..there is no 100% guarantee saying that everything will be ok...agree? :)
Salam,
ReplyDeleteLast night, I came across this thought on JAKIM's article which I think it's applicable in all societies nowadays. When I was reading this article, it help me to reaffirm on my own views towards botox. It is confirmed that JAKIM thru its Jawatankuasa Fatwa (JKF) decided on July 2006 that botox is HARAM. Would like to redirect the link for your kind information.
http://www.islam.gov.my/portal/lihat.php?jakim=1955
it's a given for us as a Moslem to be grateful for what we have. that's why Islam have taught us on Wasotiah that teaches us to balance between worldly life and the hereafter. it also teaches us not to "over-do" in anything we do - which leads us to the concept of Thankfulness. clearly, botox is out of questions when it comes to preserving beauty as beauty lies in skin deep.
ReplyDeleteHello, thought this might shed us a new light on Botox. This is taken from islamonline.net. Check this out>>
ReplyDeleteBotox Shots May Help Ward Off Migraines
Botox shots
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injections of botulinum toxin -- better known as Botox -- may help prevent migraines in people who suffer frequent migraine attacks that are poorly controlled with oral prevention therapies, research hints.
In a study lasting six months, Drs. Roger Cady and Curtis Schreiber of the Headache Care Center in Springfield, Missouri evaluated the efficacy and safety of a single series of Botox injections, versus placebo shots, for preventing migraine.
They report in the journal Headache that Botox had "beneficial, albeit limited, effects on measures of migraine frequency and was not effective in lowering headache pain severity."
However, Botox-treated patients did have fewer headache "episodes" and fewer headache days than placebo-treated patients.
Moreover, Botox had a "measurable" positive impact on quality-of-life.
For example, improvement in the Headache Impact Test -- a six-item survey of pain, role functioning, social functioning, fatigue, cognition, and emotional distress -- was significantly greater for Botox-treated patients than for placebo-treated patients.
Cady and Schreiber think Botox "may be a useful treatment option" for headache patients who aren't doing well on other migraine preventive agents.
hii there..
ReplyDeletei'm interested in this topic.
can you provide more information on this?
Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's clear there's more harm than good in using botox. We should not force fighting the nature of aging then! Just age gracefully....
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ReplyDeleteHi all,let's share the example of side effect of botox,risks/complications of face lifts.
ReplyDeleteList of possible complications
Abnormal facial contour
Anesthesia reaction
Attached earlobe
Bleeding
Blistering of skin (may lead to permanent scarring)
Depression
Discoloration
Ear nerve damage (risk is less than 1%)
Early Relapse (risk is less than 1%)
Facial weakness or paralysis
Hematoma (risk is 3-4%)
Infection (risk is less than 1%)
Injury to facial nerves (temporary or permanent)
Keloid (heavy scar)
Loss of sideburns
Nerve Damage
Open ear canal
Permanent numbness (risk is less than 1%)
Reactions to medications
Skin irregularities
Skin necrosis or skin death (1500% more likely with smokers)
Slow healing
Swelling
Tight face
Visible scar
Weak facial muscles (usually temporary)
Although complications and bad results are infrequent for face-lifts, they do occur. Some complications require further surgery. Complications can cause slow healing, abnormal scarring, discomfort, inconvenience and permanent deformity.
Complications, especially blistering and skin death, are seen much more frequently in smokers. One major study concluded that smokers had a 1500% increase in complications following a face-lift. It is strongly advised to quit smoking as soon as possible, but at least a month prior to surgery and for four weeks following the procedure.
You can help minimize your risks by choosing a board certifed surgeon and carefully following the advice.