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