Can anyone get Botox Cosmetic injections?
Botox Cosmetic is not approved for pediatric use and should not be used in pregnant women. It must be used with caution in patients with muscular diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) or neuromuscular disorders such as Myasthenia Gravis or Eaton-Lambert Syndrome. Return to the Top Since each vial of Botox Cosmetic contains 0.5mg of human albumin, Jehovah’s Witness patients may have a religious aversion to Botox injections. Return to the Top Although Botox Cosmetic can also be used in the elderly, studies show that it is not quite as effective in patients over the age of 65.
