Possible Complications with Botox® Cosmetic

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Some patients experience slight, short-term bruising at the injection site. Such bruising is usually minimal and can be easily covered with make-up. On occasion, the toxin can migrate to other muscles and cause weakness, which is temporary. In approximately 1% of patients, Botox® may cause an eyelid to slightly droop or cause facial expressions to be slightly out of balance. However, each of these side effects are short term, lasting only a few weeks at the most. There have been no reports of damage to the eye or any permanent side effects from Botox® treatments. Discontinuing Botox® treatments will reverse any side effect that may occur from the treatment.