Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Safe?
St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida
Every year, patients in the United States collectively receive over 4.5 million BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Despite its popularity and track record of success, many would-be patients still hesitate to use BOTOX® because of concerns over its safety.
Like every medical treatment, BOTOX® does come with its share of potential complications, but the vast majority of these complications are minor. The risk of serious side effects is very small.
BOTOX® Complications
In general, complications arising from the use of BOTOX® are limited to:
- Pain at the injection site
- Bruising
- Infection
- Paralysis of the nearby muscles
Many patients are worried by certain reports of isolated deaths associated with BOTOX® treatment. However, no deaths have ever been linked to the use of BOTOX® as a cosmetic treatment. When you consider that over 4 million cosmetic injections are provided every year, this distinction becomes even more significant.
Determining Your Candidacy
One of the ways Dr. Desai ensures his patients do not encounter any serious BOTOX® complications is by obtaining a thorough medical history and examination prior to treatment. Certain medical conditions may prevent you from being a good BOTOX® candidate, including:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Extra-thick skin
- Hypertension
- Infection
- Motor neuropathy
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Desai is careful to apply BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments in accordance with the highest safety standards and the best medical practices. He will not treat you with BOTOX® unless he believes you are an ideal candidate.
If you live in Jacksonville, Florida and have further questions or concerns about the safety of BOTOX®, please contact us today to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Desai. We are dedicated to patient education and can answer any questions you have about this procedure.
Desai Center of Plastic & Recontructive Surgery
14540 Old St. Augustine Road Suite 2391 | Jacksonville, Florida 32258
(904)262-DESAI (3372)
(877) 907-3067
