Botox has no long-term side effects you should worry about, but there are some short-term side effects to be aware of. If you prepare for these side effects, they should be minimal and pose very little inconvenience. As with any medical procedure, you should educate yourself fully beforehand so you can prepare for whatever results you receive. Botox may be the most popular form of wrinkle filler, but it’s only temporary. It’s not one quick injection that leaves your skin smooth forever. You need new treatments at least ever four months, if not sooner. This means you face the possible side effects with every new treatment.

Potential side effects

* Botox injections can cause some bruising, redness and/or swelling around the treated area.
* After a Botox injection you may also experience headaches and/or muscle aches.
* Botox injections may make you feel nauseous or cause mildly upset stomach.
* Botox treatments can leave you with flu-like symptoms.
* There is a risk that a Botox treatment can lead to drooping muscles and/or skin.
The best way to help prevent any potential side effects from a Botox treatment is to make sure any doctors, or plastic surgeons, you use declares you a suitable candidate for Botox. You also want to make sure whoever administers the toxin knows the proper procedures for injections. Like any medical procedure, you need to make sure the treatments are taking place in a sterile environment with sterile tools.