What is botulinum injection used for?

Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They’re also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye.

What is botulinum toxin injections?

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use it in small doses to treat health problems, including: Temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles and improving your appearance.

Is OnabotulinumtoxinA the same as Botox?

OnabotulinumtoxinA injection (Botox Cosmetic) is used to temporarily smooth crow’s feet lines (wrinkles near the outer corner of the eye) in adults 18 years of age and older, and to temporarily smooth forehead lines in adults 18 years of age and older.

What are side effects of Botox?

Redness, bruising, infection, and pain at the injection site may occur. Dizziness, mild difficulty swallowing, respiratory infections such as cold or flu, pain, nausea, headache, and muscle weakness may occur when this medication is used to relax muscles.

Are Botox injections safe?

Botox is considered safe overall. You should always go to a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for Botox injections. You’re more likely to experience adverse side effects if your injections aren’t prepared according to FDA standards or injected by an inexperienced healthcare professional.

What are the negative effects of Botox?

How many units of Botox is normal?

Number of units – The basic recommendation from the manufacturer of Botox Cosmetic is four units for each of the injection sites (20 total). Most dermatologists say they administer between 10 and 50 total units, depending on the individual patient’s needs and history with the treatment.

Is 200 units of Botox a lot?

The recommended dose is 200 Units of BOTOX per treatment, and should not be exceeded.