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How safe is it to get botox injections?

13 doctors weighed in across 6 answers

Very: Botox carries very little risk. Headache, minor swelling and redness are the main side effects but these only occur right after injection. Long term risks are very minimal. The main risk is getting Botox in a muscle where it isn't wanted and getting for example a droopy eyelid for a week or two. It is safe enough that i get Botox for TMJ regularly.

Answered 8/4/2015

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Safer than peanuts: Botox has been around for decades! there are more deaths from peanuts and penicillin than there are from botox. Botox side effects are generally mild and they resolve without any treatment. There is no chance whatsoever of getting botulism from botox. It is a purified protein not a bacteria. Find a doctor with lots of experience and try it!

Answered 11/24/2016

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Very: Safe. Biggest risk is dropping an eyelid or allergic reaction. Make sure Botox is real.

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Very : As along as the clinician is trained properly it is very safe.

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Very safe: Fda approved with millions of units injected each year.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Extremely: Extremely safe. For best results, see an experienced doc.

Answered 8/4/2015

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