Are there any complications or side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections?
There are no permanent side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Some patients may experience slight, short-term bruising at the injection site. The bruising can be treated with ice and covered with make-up. In some cases, the BOTOX® Cosmetic can migrate to other muscles and cause temporary weakness. BOTOX® Cosmetic may also cause an eyelid to slightly droop or cause facial expressions to be slightly out of balance, but these are short-term, temporary side effects. Can I get botulism from BOTOX® Cosmetic? No. Botulism is caused by very large amounts of the toxin-at least 100 times the dose of any BOTOX® Cosmetic injection. Botulism is usually contracted from eating contaminated food. When will I see results? You should begin to see results in 2 to 7 days. How long will the results last? Your initial BOTOX® Cosmetic injections should last between 4 and 6 months. When the muscles begin to regain their strength, you can return to Dr. Markus for another treatment. Repeat treatments ten
