![]() The use of Botox is contraindicated in people with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, those who are taking certain muscle relaxants and antibodies such as aminoglycosides, pregnant or breast feeding women, those with infection or inflammation at the proposed site of injections and bleeding disorders. |
![]() a frozen look - you might not be able to move the muscles in your face if too much Botox is injected. temporary weakness and droopiness in your face - for example, your eyelids or eyebrows may droop if the Botox moves into these areas. |
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![]() A ban on Botox and fillers for under-18s will be implemented from next month, but 41,000, procedures were carried out on kids in 2020 alone. Celia Walden 6 Sep 2021, 7:10pm.: Coronavirus may be making us immune to Botox, says specialist doctor. |
![]() Botox is also used to treat Hyperhidrosis: a condition characterised by excessive sweating whereby Botox is employed as a means of debilitating the sweat glands - whether that be of the underarms, forehead, neck, back, hands, or feet. Many people find that receiving botox injections in the soles of the feet ensure that they never struggle with footwear again. |
![]() Botox, also called botulinum toxin type A, trade name of a drug based on the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes severe food poisoning botulism When locally injected in small amounts, Botox blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, interfering with a muscles ability to contract. |
![]() Other risks involve adverse effects on the surrounding muscles, for example, a droopy eyelid when Botox is injected into the forehead affecting the nerve supplying the upper eyelid. The complication wears away with the Botox leaving no permanent damage. There" also could be long term consequences with overuse of Botox. |
![]() Aesthetic doctor and arguably the most prolific administrator of botox in Europe Dr Michael Prager thinks so: 'What' most people appreciate about a botox treatment is that it makes them feel better, whether that's' due to their perceived improved looks or changes in their neurology. |
![]() These include general weakness, weakness in the limb injected with Botox, pain at the injection site, and infection at the injection site. An injection of Botox is not currently considered a permanent solution for muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. |