What are the side effects of Botox?

[Husein]

Hello

I am considering getting botox injections for my forehead and cheek areas. I have never before had any botox injections before and asking a friend that has had botox before, she says that there are no serious side effects with Botox. She says the area where the injections are done swells up a bit and bleeds a little but she has had no serious side effects. I can live with a little bit of bleeding and swelling but I dont wish to have it done if its dangerous. Could you please tell me if there any side effects to botox other than those that I already know about.

Many thanks

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your question.

Like most other drugs, Botox also has side effects, such as:

1. discomfort or pain at the injection site.
2. Bleeding from the injection site.
3. tiredness, headache or neck pain.
4. eye problems including double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes.