Frequently asked questions
Questions we get asked often:
Is Botox safe?
Botox injections are safe when performed by an experienced doctor. A skilled and properly certified doctor can advise you on the procedure and help determine if it best suits your needs and health.
Are there side effects?
Possible side effects and complications include:
- Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site
- Headache or flu-like symptoms
- Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
- Crooked smile or drooling
- Eye dryness or excessive tearing
How long does Botox last?
Botox injections usually begin working one to three days after treatment. Depending on the problem being treated, the effect may last three months or longer. To maintain the effect, you’ll need regular follow-up injections.
What is Botox?
Botox is a drug doctors have been using for years to treat wrinkles and facial creases. Botox is a brand name of a toxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin. Botox is the term you hear most often because it was the first injectable botulinum toxin.
Can I have Botox if I'm pregnant?
Doctors generally recommend against using Botox when you’re pregnant or breast-feeding. And Botox should not be used in people who are allergic to cow’s milk protein.
JANINIE CLARKE
TREATMENT : BOTOX + FACIAL FILLERS
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