Seekers of beauty should note that Botox treatments carry potential side effects. What are the main side effects of Botox cosmetic procedures?
1. Botox may contribute to temporary eyelid drooping caused by allergies, congestion, or the use of epinephrine-containing eye drops.
Preventing noticeable temporary eyelid drooping requires avoiding factors like epinephrine-containing eye drops.
2. Facial expression stiffness
Primarily occurs in those treated for crow's feet wrinkles. Injections placed too low or with excessive dosage may affect the zygomaticus major and minor muscles, causing patients to feel their cheeks cannot lift when smiling.
3. Photophobia and tearing
Treatment of glabellar lines may weaken frown function. When transitioning from dim to bright light, the pupil's accommodation and contraction function relies on the absence of frown-induced squinting.
4. Ectropion and exposure keratitis
Botox cosmetic treatment may reduce orbicularis oculi paralysis, rabbit eyes, and blinking.
5. Headaches
Primarily occurs in patients who habitually raise their eyebrows when speaking or viewing objects; typically resolves within 2-3 weeks.
7. Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Caused by drug diffusion; resolves in 4-8 weeks. Avoid central upper eyelid injections and excessive needle depth.
Editor's Note: To fundamentally prevent these side effects during Botox treatments, patients must carefully select hospitals and physicians.