How BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Affects Facial Expressions: BOTOX® Safety

What About Safety

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If you're ready to be treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic yourself, you'll want to find a doctor with experience—someone familiar with injecting it. In this section you can learn about the different types of physicians who administer BOTOX^® Cosmetic and link to a simple tool to find an experienced doctor in your area.

You may also want to know how BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment affects facial expressions and learn about the possible side effects of the procedure. Finally, you may be interested in learning what FDA approval really means.

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BOTOX^® Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age.

BOTOX^® Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation.

Patients with neurological disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. The most common side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea.

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is administered by physicians and is available only by prescription. Please see the full prescribing information.

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is approved for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18–65.

Important Safety Information

Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is administered by physicians and is available only by prescription. Please see the full prescribing information.

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