What are the top 5 known side effects of botox
>> Oct 23, 2018
There are any number of side effects with
Botulinum Toxin A and they can occur with the use of this neurotoxin. The way
the toxin is administered, and the conditions under which it is used can
determine the varying effects that can arise when it is dispensed. The various
cosmetic implications and health-related conditions that the toxin is designed
to alleviate will, again, depend on the type and strength of the Botulinum
toxin used in treatment and how it is administered.
Origin
The actual composition of Botulinum toxin
originates from and is produced through the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It
is a poisonous substance that is directly related to Botulism (food poisoning).
It is an anaerobic substance (lacking in oxygen) and is further identified as a
rod that is spore forming and can be found on plants, in the soil, water and
the intestinal systems of animals.
Purpose
and Delivery
The purpose of the toxin is to block the
signals of nerves that are carried to muscles in specified parts of the body.
The serum is delivered through injection. The toxin is formulated to interfere
with nerve transmission through the blockage of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine, which happens to be the main source of transmission to the areas
of muscle concern with injections.
Cosmetic
Procedure Use
In cosmetic procedures, the Botulinum
toxin is injected into areas where wrinkles appear, such as the forehead,
between the eyes and around the eyes. Once the product takes effect, the
muscles in question no longer show sagging or slouching, as the nerve signals
are blocked and the wrinkles are eased.
Other
Cosmetic Uses
• Entire
facial wrinkling that includes wrinkling of the neck, chin, and chest
• Deep
line and crease correction
• Other
skin applications
Cosmetic injections are usually well
received with few side effects, though the administration of the Botulinum
toxin does need to be performed in a clinical situation where the practicing
physician has a precise knowledge of the anatomy of the muscles that control
facial expression (mimetic muscles). This is critical as incorrect
administration of the toxin can result in damaging complications. The effects
of inappropriately placed injections or improper dosage levels could result in
facial features remaining more fixed (emotionless) as well as imbalance in
facial areas, facial indentations and contour distortions.
The actual injections are effective
anywhere from three to six months, and over time the muscle action in the areas
that have been treated will require repeat injections as lines and wrinkles
will start to reappear, but with continued use, reappearing wrinkles and lines
will be less noticeable because the muscles in question will have diminished.
Other
Medical Uses
In addition to its use for cosmetic
purposes, there are medical conditions that the Botulinum Toxin A can help
relieve that include:
• Post
stroke treatment for muscle spasms (spasticity)
• Migraine
headaches
• Sweaty
hands/palms (hyperhidrosis)
• Lazy
eye (strabismus)
• Eyelid
spasms (Blepharospasm)
• Neurological
disorders (Dystonias)
• Extreme
underarm sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
• Extreme
salivation/drool (Hypersalivation)
• Half-face
muscle spasms (hemifacial)
• Severe
neck and shoulder muscle spasms (Idiopathic rotational cervical dystonia)
• Other
spastic movement disorders (cerebral palsy)
Four
Types of Botulinum Toxin
There are currently four (FDA- Food and
Drug Administration) approved types of Botulinum toxin that are used in
injection form. The differences in these types may be due to the variances in
the bacterium strains, the preparation of the toxin, their diffusion and their
potency. They include:
1.
Botox
- the most potent and most costly of type
A botulinum toxin, which is the first type made commercially available for use
in cosmetic procedures
2. Dysport
- Dysport is considered the weaker and less costly form of Botulinum Toxin A.
Four units of Dysport are less potent that one unit of Botulinum A, but this
form does work a bit faster than the original toxin and can maintain results of
up to four months.
3.
Xeomin - Xeomin use may last longer than Botulinum Toxin A as this form
contains no additional ingredients or additives, plus it requires no
refrigeration. In this pure form of Botulinum A, resistance by users is less
prevalent.
4.
Myobloc - Myobloc is considered Botulinum Toxin Type B and is a preparation
that may be more helpful to those who are not able to get results through
Botulinum Toxin A or Dysport.
Top
5 Known Side Effects
In addition to the side effects of
improper dosages and misdirected injection site placement to specific areas of
the face, five (5) other more general side effects from Botulinum Toxin A
include:
1. Bruising, swelling, pain, redness,
bleeding or infection at the injection site
2. Headache and possible flu symptoms
3. Allergic reaction to the product
itself
4. Eyelid droop, eye dryness, eye tearing
and other eye related problems
5. Muscle stiffness
Other
symptoms related to Botulinum Toxin A can
involve:
• Rashes
• Itching
• Back
or neck pain
• Stomach
pain
• Appetite
suppression
• Diarrhea
• Muscle
weakness
• Fever
• Cough
• Throat
soreness
• Runny
nose
• Cold
and flu symptoms
• Sleepiness
• Ringing
ears
• Tiredness
• Dry
mouth
• Anxiousness
• Light
sensitivity
• Overall
sweating
More
involved side effects include:
• Breathing
difficulties
• Difficulty
speaking
• Difficulty
swallowing
• Drooping
eyelid (Ptosis)
• Dizziness
• UTI
(Urinary Tract Infections)
• Urinary
difficulties (burning and painful elimination)
• Vision
problems - cornea inflammation (keratitis), double vision
• Respiratory
infections
• Actual
development of botulism (food poisoning)
• Heart
troubles
Side effects with the use of Botulinum
Toxin A can be an issue but they don't have to be if serious consultation is
made with a physician, plastic surgeon, dermatologist or neurologist versed in
its use and the different effects the toxin can have on individual patients.
Whether the toxin is used for cosmetic reasons or for more serious medical
issues that involve muscular afflictions, diseases and severe migraine
headaches, gaining knowledge about the serum and the outcomes of its use is an
important step in dealing with possible side effects. Utilizing the toxin is a
choice that should not be made lightly. Researching and dealing with experts in
its use are the initial steps in determining whether to use the toxin
cosmetically or for other medical issues.
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