General Aftercare Post treatment with Botox and Dermal Fillers
· Avoid touching and rubbing and make-up to the treated areas for 4 hours
· Avoid extreme heat/cold for up to 1 week post treatment
· Abstain from Alcohol, heavy exercise for 24 hours
· Stay out of Sunlight/UV radiation until redness and swelling has resolved.
Possible Risks, Complications & Side Effects to Botox
· Hypersensitivity, Allergic response, Anaphylactic reaction (rare but can occur)
· Asymmetry of facial expressions
· Muscle weakness, twitching
· Bruising/swelling/skin redness
· Stinging/burning
· Headaches
· Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow (ptosis)/local muscle weakness, double vision, dry/teary eyes
· Hives, feeling faint, nausea or flu like symptoms, tiredness
· Swelling of the face or throat, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
· Infection at treatment site
· Period to take effect, further treatment needed, remaining muscle movement