What are the side effects of BOTOX?

BOTOX is the brand name and is an injectable botulinum toxin type A. Botulinum toxin type A for injection to remove wrinkles may have associated side effects. After local injection of botulinum toxin type A, do not massage, hot compresses, rubbing to avoid causing the toxin to spread. Pay attention to diet one week after injection, do not eat crusty food, spicy stimulation, seafood, quit smoking and alcohol. In the early stage of injection, there may be cold-like symptoms, chewing weakness, soreness and other phenomena. If there are long-term bad chewing habits, mild asymmetry may occur after injection, and you can go to the hospital for follow-up after two weeks. Slight redness and swelling may occur at the injection site, which can gradually subside after a few hours. A small number of people will have slight localized bruising after injection, which can disappear gradually. Do not put on make-up and wash your face within 6 hours, and do not engage in strenuous exercise. After the injection of botulinum toxin type A, you need to pay attention to the above points, but also listen to the doctor’s advice, to avoid postoperative damage.