Danger of Botox and How to Avoid

When it comes to Botox, we are all familiar with it. Botox, as one of the popular microplastic treatment in recent years, has been sought after for its rapid and non-surgical improvement of wrinkles, face, shoulders, and legs. However, no medical and cosmetic method is completely risk-free, and botulinum toxin is no exception. 

Understanding the potential dangers of Botox can not only help beauty seekers make more rational decisions, but also help avoid serious consequences caused by improper operation. 

This article will share the harms of Botox injection and how we can avoid this side effect. I hope it can help you understand Botox more comprehensively.

Principles and application scenarios of Botox

Botox is Botox, a neurotoxin secreted by Botox. It can block the release of acetylcholine on nerve endings, thereby temporarily paralyzing the muscles, achieving the effect of relaxing muscles and reducing dynamic wrinkles. Clinically, Botox is mainly used in the following aspects:

Facial wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles such as forehead lines, Sichuan characters, crow's feet lines, etc. 

Face and shoulder slimming: Relax the masseter muscles and trapezius muscles to achieve softening of the facial or shoulder lines. 

Slimming calf: used to relax the gastrocnemius muscles of the calf to create a slender leg shape. 

Treatment of hyperhidrosis: inhibits the secretion of sweat from the armpits, palms, and soles of the feet. 

Medical uses: Treat dystonia, migraine, strabismus and other diseases.

Although the application scenarios are widespread, because its essence is a neurotoxin, if the dose, location, depth and frequency of the injection is not controlled properly, it may cause a series of side effects and health risks.

What are the risks of injection of botox?

Common side effects of Botox

Common side effects include local redness and bruises 

Local redness, swelling, mild pain or bruising are common after injection, and it usually subsides on its own within a few days. However, if the doctor does not operate properly, it may lead to vascular damage, expand the range of bruises, and even subcutaneous hematoma.

A few will have headaches or mild discomfort 

Some people will experience short-term headaches, fatigue, and mild fever after injection. This is usually a mild reaction of the body to exogenous proteins and generally does not require special treatment.

Common side effects are stiff facial expressions 

Excessive Botox or improper selection of injection sites may cause excessive muscle paralysis, resulting in stiff smiles, drooping eyebrows, and a "mask face", which affects natural expressions.

Asymmetric effect 

If the dose on the left and right sides of the injection is uneven, there may be obvious effect on one side and almost ineffective at the other side, which will affect the appearance. You need to wait until the effect of the medicine subsides before making adjustments.

Potential serious dangers of Botox injection

Although most beauty seekers do not have serious problems after injection of Botox, in some cases more dangerous complications may occur:

Botox spread causes other muscles to be affected 

If the injection dose is too large or the spreading range is too wide, it may affect the function of the surrounding muscles, such as ptosis, double vision (double images), dysphagia, abnormal pronunciation, and even cause dyspnea.

Systemic allergic reactions 

A very small number of people may be allergic to botulinum toxin or solvent components (such as albumin), and have allergic shock symptoms such as rash, shortness of breath, and decreased blood pressure, and need to seek medical attention immediately.

Drug resistance and immune antibody production 

Long-term, frequent, and large-dose injections of Botox may induce the body to produce antibodies, resulting in a decrease in the subsequent injection effect and even completely ineffective.

Influencing expressions and mental state 

Too stiff facial expressions not only affect social interaction, but may also have negative psychological effects. Some studies have pointed out that excessive weakening of facial expression muscle activity may affect emotional expression and empathy.

Risk of informal products or black clinics 

There are counterfeit and inferior botulinum toxin preparations on the market. If products of unknown origin are injected, they may cause serious poisoning reactions, infections and even life-threatening.

High danger of botox Injection

Not everyone is suitable for Botox injections, and the following groups should be cautious or avoided:

Pregnant women, breastfeeding women (insufficient safety research)

Patients with neuromuscular diseases (such as myasthenia gravis)

Those who are allergic to botulinum toxin or formula ingredients

People with severe heart, lung, liver and kidney diseases

People with inflammation, infection, and rash on their faces recently

Safety advice for reducing danger of botox

Choose a formal medical institution 

It is necessary to operate in a qualified medical beauty institution with experience and professional doctors to ensure that the product comes from formal sources.

Communicate and evaluate 

Before injection, the doctor should be informed in detail about his or her own health status, past medical history, and drug allergy history, and clarify the expected results.

Control the injection dose and frequency 

Follow the principle of "small amounts and multiple times" and avoid single-use large doses; each injection is at least 3-6 months apart.

Follow the doctor's advice to take postoperative care 

Avoid massaging the injection site within 4 hours after injection, avoid strenuous exercise, and avoid high temperature environment within 24 hours to avoid spreading the drug.

Pay attention to abnormal body reactions 

If you experience abnormal conditions such as dyspnea, swallowing disorders, severe facial asymmetry, etc., you should seek medical treatment immediately.

Importance of choosing the correct needle for Botox

In ensuring the safety of Botox injections, in addition to the doctor's technology and the formal source of products, it is also crucial to choose the right injection needle. Botox injection generally uses very thin needles, such as meso needle or insulin needle. The needle has a small diameter and short length, which can enter the target muscle layer more accurately and reduce damage to surrounding tissues. 

High-quality needles can significantly reduce the pain and bleeding chance during injection, and at the same time make the distribution of the medicine liquid more evenly, avoiding asymmetric effect or stiff expression. Regular medical institutions will use disposable sterile needles to strictly perform sterile operations to avoid the risk of cross-infection. 

Therefore, when choosing an institution, people seeking beauty should not only look at the doctor's qualifications and the source of the medicine, but also pay attention to whether the needles comply with the specifications to ensure the safety and comfort of the injection.

Real case analysis

Case 1: Pyelodontic after forehead injection 

A 30-year-old woman injected Botox into a small beauty studio to remove forehead lines. Due to improper selection of points and large doses, the frontal muscle function was suppressed excessively and ptosis was ptosis, which affected her appearance. She had to wait for the effect of the medicine to subside for about 3 months before gradually recovering.

Case 2: Injection in black clinic leads to poisoning 

A local media reported that a beauty seeker had difficulty breathing after injecting cheap botulinum toxin in an informal place, and was rescued and was out of danger of life. The investigation found that the product is a counterfeit botulinum toxin and contains excess toxin ingredients.

Conclusion

Botox is a mature and effective non-surgical microplastic surgery method. It is relatively safe under the operation of a qualified doctor, and most of the side effects are mild and reversible. 

However, it is a neurotoxin after all, and if used improperly, it may have serious consequences. Those who seek beauty should rationally view the temptation of fast beauty and choose formal institutions and follow scientific dosages to protect their health while pursuing beauty. 

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