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July 4th, 2009 by Virginia Anthony

Do you know the eventual side effects of Botox? Botox is very popular because it acts fast and does a wonderful job. It’s not cheap but the easiness of use makes it in demand. Because the results don’t last eternally the question persists if there are any side effects if you’re applying Botox for a while.

Botox in general works for several months and thereafter you will have to get another injection. There is beyond any doubt that Botox works

So far studies have demonstrated that little amounts of Botox do not damage in the end. The known effect of this drug is to lessen muscle action but there are other side effects of Botox that are not that life-threatening.

Side effects include contusing at the site of injection. Do not worry, it’s a side effect not of the toxin, but instead the mode of administration. In cosmetic use, this means that the client will complain of improper facial expression such as drooping eyelid, uneven smile, and loss of ability to close the eye. This will wear off in around 6 weeks. Bruising is precluded by the clinician enforcing pressure to the injection site, but may still occur, and will last around 7 - 10 days.

Also a patient can anticipate that when injecting the masseter muscle of the jaw, loss of muscle function will result in a loss or decrease power to chew solid foods. All cosmetic treatments are of limited length, and can be as short a period as six weeks, but ordinarily one sees with an effective period of between 3 and 8 months. At the exceedingly low doses applied medicinally, botulinum toxin has a very low degree of toxicity.

Of course, beauty comes with a price and sacrifice. But if you want results Botox is a better choice than surgery since it is generally pain-free and an easier procedure.