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Side effects of Botox

Side effects of Botox

The few side effects of the Botox treatment are not long- lasting and they subside in a few days time.

Some of the common side effects of the Botox treatment include:

  • Bruising at the site of injection
  • Nausea
  • Neck pain
  • Ptosis or droopy eyes
  • Dysphasia
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Headache
  • Stomach upset
  • Flu – like feeling

People who have Botox injections may develop new wrinkles as a result of the treatment, it has been claimed. Due to temporary paralysis of the targeted muscles, the neighboring muscles compensate, resulting in the production of new wrinkles.


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