Lying down too soon increases the chances of the Botox migrating to different areas of the face. Although this will not cause any long-term damage, it may reduce the effectiveness of your treatment. In addition, if the proteins migrate to different muscles, it can increase the risk of complications.
Although very unlikely, it's possible for the toxin in the injection to spread in your body. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these effects hours to weeks after receiving Botox: Muscle weakness. Vision problems.
Once inside a neuron, botulinum toxin cleaves proteins responsible for fusion of chemical containers, known as vesicles, with the plasma membrane. This fusion event releases chemical signals that underlie communication with muscles, and the inability to fuse leads to the temporary paralysis caused by botulinum toxin.
No, Botox isn't known to cause side effects that affect or damage the brain. The toxin effects of Botox can sometimes spread from the area where the injections are given,* causing a condition called botulism. This condition involves widespread problems with the way nerves communicate with muscles.
Botox for aesthetic purposes is a pure protein, meaning there is no bacteria and it cannot replicate, like the live protein mentioned above. Further, Botox is injected into the skin, not the bloodstream and is slowly metabolized by the body.
There are no long-term or life-threatening adverse effects related to botulinum toxin treatment for any cosmetic indications. Moreover, the risk of possible complications can be reduced by means of a thorough analysis of the patient's medical history and the use of the appropriate dose and technique for the injection.
If the injection is done too fast or too deep, excessive swelling and bruising can occur. Bruising is especially common if the injector hits a vein or pushes to hard. While this is a temporary side effect, the patient will be forced to live with an unsightly bruise for days if not weeks.
A good injector should know where to never inject.
A qualified, experienced injector should never inject the area near the orbital bone right above the pupil. If Botox is injected here, it can drift down toward the upper eyelid and cause an eyelid droop. This can last from weeks to even months.
Botox toxins are thought to remain active in the body or target area for 4 to 6 months before being metabolized and excreted from the body.
The doses used for cosmetic Botox are tiny and affect only the muscles that are injected. No cases of affects on the heart or any other organs have been documented with Botox Cosmetic.
There is a chance Botox can migrate in the first day or two after the procedure. The more Botox that is injected, the greater the risk for migration. However, experienced physicians with extensive training in Botox know how to mitigate the risk so it is extremely low.
Answer: Migration
The effects of Botox, both good and bad, however are not seen for several days after injection. If Botox migrated on the first day its effects won't be seen until days after. Botox is considered in full effect 14 days after treatment.
Nausea. Redness. Temporary facial weakness or drooping. In rare instances, the botulinum toxin may spread beyond the treatment area, causing botulism-like signs and symptoms such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, muscle weakness and slurred speech.
At what age should you stop using Botox? There is no upper age limit for people who want to have Botox. In fact, many women enjoy the refreshed look they can get from Botox and complementary treatments when they are in their 60s or older.
Go to a licensed medical professional
The person administering your filler or botox injection should be a licensed doctor, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant, with the latter two being supervised by doctors.
Answer: Botox is very safe even in cases of hitting a vein
Unless a provider is unaware of injecting large volumes of Botox in a vein, which is not common, the needle injecting a vein may cause bruising, swelling and tenderness but they are all temporary.
The frontalis is injected either intramuscularly or superficially just under the subcutaneous tissues. In general, injection is performed at least 1.5 cm above the superior orbital rim to prevent ptosis.
As one of the possible risks of fillers and Botox, vascular occlusion (VO) happens when the injection hits an artery. It can also result when the arteries and capillaries surrounding the injected area are compressed.
Botox will not cause a stroke.
bruising, swelling and redness where the needles went in the skin. a frozen look – you might not be able to move the muscles in your face if too much botulinum toxin is injected. temporary weakness and droopiness in your face – for example, your eyelids or eyebrows may droop if the botulinum toxin moves into these ...
If you stop BOTOX treatments after many years of regular injections, the only effect will be that your wrinkles will return, albeit a bit more slowly than if you had not been using BOTOX. It's true: Even after you stop, you will still look younger than you would have if you had never been injected.
Answer: Botox safety
You bring up a valid question, but the answer is no. Used in the correct manner, Botox should not be harmful to your liver and kidneys.
Abstract. The therapeutic use of botulinum toxin (Botox) is increasing in popularity. Previous studies have shown that various drugs, especially when injected intrafascicularly, can cause major nerve damage.