Spero Theodorou recently asked:
BOTOX cosmetic treatments have become popular with people preferring a non-surgical way to smoothen their wrinkles. These treatments incorporate the use of BOTOX cosmetic injections containing a highly purified form of neurotoxin produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. The injections are also effective for improving problems such as too much sweating and migraine headaches.
No doubt, BOTOX is a miracle treatment. However, before taking the decision to opt for BOTOX cosmetic treatment, one should consider certain points.
First, the Possible Side Effects: Common side effects with BOTOX treatment include nausea, headache, bruising, flu-like syndrome, minor pain, temporary drooping of the eyelid (ptosis), and respiratory infection.
Medication: The doctor who is handling the BOTOX treatment should be made aware of any medication that you are currently on; particularly if you are taking antibiotics, multivitamins, Vitamin E or drugs for complications in heart rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease, myasthenia gravis or infections. These medications, if used with BOTOX may:
• Interact with it
• Increase the likelihood of side effects occurring with the treatment
• Cause adverse reactions
To avoid this, you may have to stop taking these medicines.
Check if You Are a Good Candidate: BOTOX cosmetic treatment is not advised for women who are pregnant, nursing, or intending to become pregnant before long, as sufficient information is not available on its use and effects. BOTOX treatment would also not be a good idea for you if you have:
• A generalized movement problem or any neuromuscular disease.
• Any hypersensitivity to or are allergic to any constituent of the formulation.
• Any infection on the region which is to be treated.
Must be Willing to do Treatments at Intervals: BOTOX injections, though safer than plastic surgery, offer only temporary results (3 to 6 months). So, if you want your results to continue, you should be ready to do repeat treatments.
BOTOX cosmetic treatments have become popular with people preferring a non-surgical way to smoothen their wrinkles. These treatments incorporate the use of BOTOX cosmetic injections containing a highly purified form of neurotoxin produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. The injections are also effective for improving problems such as too much sweating and migraine headaches.
No doubt, BOTOX is a miracle treatment. However, before taking the decision to opt for BOTOX cosmetic treatment, one should consider certain points.
First, the Possible Side Effects: Common side effects with BOTOX treatment include nausea, headache, bruising, flu-like syndrome, minor pain, temporary drooping of the eyelid (ptosis), and respiratory infection.
Medication: The doctor who is handling the BOTOX treatment should be made aware of any medication that you are currently on; particularly if you are taking antibiotics, multivitamins, Vitamin E or drugs for complications in heart rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease, myasthenia gravis or infections. These medications, if used with BOTOX may:
• Interact with it
• Increase the likelihood of side effects occurring with the treatment
• Cause adverse reactions
To avoid this, you may have to stop taking these medicines.
Check if You Are a Good Candidate: BOTOX cosmetic treatment is not advised for women who are pregnant, nursing, or intending to become pregnant before long, as sufficient information is not available on its use and effects. BOTOX treatment would also not be a good idea for you if you have:
• A generalized movement problem or any neuromuscular disease.
• Any hypersensitivity to or are allergic to any constituent of the formulation.
• Any infection on the region which is to be treated.
Must be Willing to do Treatments at Intervals: BOTOX injections, though safer than plastic surgery, offer only temporary results (3 to 6 months). So, if you want your results to continue, you should be ready to do repeat treatments.
