BOTOX® Safety

San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, California

For more than a decade, BOTOX® (Botulinium Toxin Type A) has been widely used on more than eleven million people. According to the American Society for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the chemical injection is now more popular than breast enhancement surgery. However, recent negative reports about BOTOX® Cosmetic, has caused some public alarm. Further investigation revealed that several adverse events have been caused by unskilled physicians who did not administer the product as directed by the label.

In some cases, death has occurred in children who have been treated with large doses of BOTOX® for cerebral palsy-associated limb spasticity. BOTOX® has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that condition in either children or adults. While adults looking for wrinkle treatment receive one to three units of botulinium toxin per kilogram of body weight, children with this condition have been treated with 20-40 units per kilogram.

Due to this alarming news, it’s fortunate when cosmetic surgeons take the time to discuss any concerns about the procedure, as do the surgeons on staff at Laser Eye Surgery of Silicon Valley in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, California.

Points to Consider Before BOTOX®

With such widespread public use, it’s no wonder that BOTOX® has its naysayers. However, BOTOX® Cosmetic represents the safest and most effective option for wrinkle treatment. Over the course of the last decade, average consumers and celebrities that have used BOTOX® treatments boast its positive results. Although, you should only consider the procedure if:

• You are between the ages of 18 and 65
• You are not pregnant
• You are not breast feeding
• You do not have an allergy to the ingredients
• You do not have any muscular disorders

Potential Side Effects of BOTOX®

Any negative side effects that occur from BOTOX® injections are only minor and no long-term effects have been shown. However, it is good to consult your primary care physician before undergoing any type of procedure. Side effects that could occur include:

• Site swelling
• Slight bruising at injection site
• Minor facial pain
• Skin irritation
• Potential respiratory problems
• Headaches
• Flu-like symptoms

To learn more about the safety of BOTOX® and to discuss whether this injectable is right for you, please contact us today. The Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, California offers convenient appointment times for you to discuss your concerns.

1.800.725.0740