Botox
Botox is the most sought-after non-surgical medical spa treatment in the US to reduce signs of facial aging. Botox received FDA approval for the treatment of mild to moderate fines lines and wrinkles on the face in particular areas.
Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides Botox injectable treatment to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding locations.
Potential Side Effects
Botox helps restore a noticeably younger facial appearance almost immediately. If a skilled and experienced Botox provider administers this procedure, patients can expect safe and predictable results.
Botox is a very safe treatment, but new patients should still understand the potential risks and complications associated with this treatment to make a judicious choice.
The primary ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A. This is a strong biological agent that can lead to significant side-effects if administered incorrectly.
The potential side effects of Botox medical spa treatment include:
- Allergic responses
- Itching
- Rash
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Muscle weakness
- Neck or back pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
Reactions at the injection site may include:
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Pain
- Redness
- Inflammation
- Infection
Other side effects of Botox include:
- Cough
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Flu symptoms
- Cold symptoms
- Respiratory infections
- Dizziness
- Difficulty urinating
- Tired feeling
- Ringing in the ears
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating in areas other than the underarms
- Urinary tract infections
Burning/painful urination
When Botox is used to treat blepharospasm, the side effects may include:
- Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis)
- Inflammation of the cornea (keratitis)
- Eye dryness
- Itchy eyes
- Double vision
- Eye irritation
- Tearing
- Increase sensitivity to light
- Reduced blinking
- Eyelid swelling or bruising
Serious Risks
The below mentioned complications may also develop if Botox is not injected correctly or in the right dose:
- Flu-like symptoms
- A crooked or twisted smile
- Muscle weakness in the injection locations
- Cockeyed eyebrows
- Unexplained tearing
- Vision problems
- Issues in swallowing or speaking
Who Should Avoid Botox?
Determining the candidacy of an individual is crucial for the outcomes of Botox injectables to be safe and effective. The treatment provider may ask individuals with the following conditions to avoid Botox use:
- Existing allergy to a Botox ingredient
- Suffered from complications from Botox or a variant after a previous treatment
- Presence of untreated skin infections in the injection site
- Has a condition that affects nerves or muscles such as ALS, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or myasthenia gravis.
- Experiencing chronic breathing problems or asthma
- Bleeding issues
- Received facial surgery recently
- Planning to receive facial surgery
- Weak forehead muscles
- Inability to stop the use of NSAIDs and blood thinners for a short duration prior to the injectable procedure.
The manufacturer of Botox, Allergen Inc, also asks pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid undergoing Botox injections.
Choose the Right Botox Provider
Upon gaining some insights into the Botox injectable treatment, the patient should choose a state-of-the-art and fully equipped medical spa or skin care practice that specializes in administering Botox in a safe and predictable manner.
If the practice operates under the guidance and supervision of an experienced doctor, they will make sure that the Botox injection provider follows the highest quality standards and best practices, and the latest safety protocols. Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for Botox injections.
For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX
For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.
