Are there any risks to Botox Cosmetic injections?
As with any injections, it is possible to get a small bruise from the needle. It is best to avoid aspirin products or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen for several days prior to injections. When treating the forehead or brow area, if Botox Cosmetic reaches down into the eyelid muscle, it could cause temporary drooping of the eyelid. Treatment involves placing drops in the eye allowing elevation of the lid until the Botox Cosmetic wears off. In those rare instances, since generally only a small amount of toxin actually reaches the eyelid muscle, the drooping lid usually resolves in just a few weeks rather than the 3-4 months that it lasts in the brow muscle.
