[Botox lazy bag] What should I do if I get too much Botox? 10 things to know to avoid the side effects of botulism

Botox injections are a relatively low-risk, non-invasive medical aesthetic procedure:

• It has been approved by global medical institutions (such as FDA), and its safety has been clinically verified for decades. It is not only used for beauty, but also used to treat a variety of medical problems (such as migraines, blepharospasm)
• Compared with surgery, botulinum toxin injection does not require surgery, causes less trauma to the body, and has a shorter recovery time.
• The effects of botulinum toxin usually disappear within 3-6 months. Even if there are unsatisfactory effects, they will only be temporarily affected.

Botox shoulders mainly targets the trapezius muscle, because this muscle is often overdeveloped or tight, causing the shoulders to look broad.

After botulinum toxin injection, the trapezius muscles are relaxed, and there will be a visual slimming effect on the shoulders. The shoulders will become smoother and slender, reducing the impression of "robustness" or "hunky waist". It is suitable for people who pursue elegant shoulder and neck lines. .

Botulinum toxin injection in the calf mainly targets the gastrocnemius (calf muscle), which is divided into the medial head and the lateral head.

After botulinum toxin is injected into the gastrocnemius muscle, it will inhibit its excessive contraction, causing the muscle to gradually atrophy and reduce its size. The curve of the calf will be softer, improving the "muscle mass" and presenting a slender and slender visual effect.

Yuezhen Medical Beauty ClinicRemind everyone: As long as the dose and location of the injection are properly chosen, you can still have a natural expression without causing facial stiffness.

However, because the muscles are weaker, the intensity of the expression will be reduced (and therefore there will be fewer wrinkles). If you like extremely rich expression changes, you may not be used to such changes just after Botox.

Short-term sequelae of botulinum toxin in shoulder

• Shoulder muscle weakness: This becomes more apparent when lifting heavy objects or raising the shoulders for long periods of time. This is because the trapezius muscles are relaxed, but other muscles need to readjust
• Local discomfort: You may experience temporary redness, swelling, bruising, or mild pain at the injection site
• Decreased shoulder range of motion: Due to the relaxation of the trapezius muscles, you may feel that your shoulder range of motion is reduced in the short term.

Rare sequelae of Botox shoulder

• If the injection dose is uneven, it may lead to an asymmetrical appearance of the shoulder, especially on the side where the shoulder line droops significantly.
• Postural changes: After the trapezius muscles are relaxed, the dynamic balance of the shoulder and neck may change, causing the head or shoulders to tilt slightly forward
• Worsened shoulder and neck pain: Excessive relaxation of the trapezius muscles may lead to insufficient support in the shoulder and neck area, further causing pain.

Short-term sequelae of Botox on face

• Weakness in chewing: Harder foods may feel difficult to chew in the short term as the masticatory muscles relax, but this usually improves within a few weeks.
• Local discomfort: There may be redness, swelling, bruising, or mild tenderness at the injection site
• Facial stiffness: Your face may feel slightly stiff when you smile or make expressions because nearby muscles may be temporarily affected.

Rare sequelae of Botox on small face

• Facial asymmetry: If the injection dose is uneven or the position is incorrect, it may lead to asymmetry in the size or expression of the face on both sides.
• Effects on adjacent muscle function: Botulinum toxin spreads to non-target muscles and may affect the function of other parts, such as drooping of the corners of the mouth or unnatural smile.
• Excessive sunkenness: Excessive atrophy of masticatory muscles may make the face look too thin or unnatural

Short-term sequelae of botulinum toxin in the legs

• Local discomfort: Redness, swelling, bruising, or mild pain may occur at the injection site
• Muscle weakness: Your calf muscles may feel weak or tired, especially during strenuous exercise, walking up and down stairs, or jumping.
• Muscle tightness or soreness: Muscles may become temporarily tight or even experience occasional cramps as they adjust to their new condition
• Standing or walking feels unnatural: Some people initially feel that walking or standing is not as stable as before.

Less common sequelae of Botox in the lower legs:

• Compensatory muscle fatigue: When the gastrocnemius weakens, other muscles (such as the tibialis anterior or quadriceps) may need to compensate, causing fatigue or discomfort in these areas.
• Local asymmetry: If the injection dose of the calf on both sides is uneven, it may lead to an asymmetrical appearance of the calf and affect the overall line.
• Drug spread: If Botulinum toxin spreads to adjacent non-target muscles, it may affect other muscle function, but this is very rare and usually reversible

Short-term sequelae of botulinum toxin under armpits

• Local discomfort: There may be slight redness, swelling, bruising, or pain at the injection site
• Temporary increase in sweating: A very small number of people may experience increased sweating in other areas (such as palms, back) within a few days after the injection.
• Abnormal skin sensation: Some people may experience slight numbness or sensitivity in the skin under their armpits

Rare side effects of botulinum toxin in the armpits

• Local muscle weakness: If botulinum toxin spreads to muscles near the armpit, it may cause slight limitation of upper arm movement
• Compensatory sweating: In order to balance the reduction of armpit sweat glands, other parts of the body (such as back, abdomen) may sweat more in the short term
• Uneven effect: If the injection dose is uneven or does not cover all sweat gland areas, some areas may still have sweating problems.

Yuezhen Medical Beauty ClinicIn actual services, the dosage is usually properly determined, and it is rare to have too much Botox.

If this happens, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Appropriate warm compresses on the injection area can speed up the metabolism of botulinum toxin and shorten the recovery time.

Drooping eyelids or pressure on the eyebrows after Botox injection are usually caused by the spread of Botox or improper dose distribution.

If the above situation occurs, it is recommended to take:

1. Watch and wait: Because the effects of Botox are temporary, as the effect of the drug gradually wears off (usually within 3-6 months), eyelid drooping or brow pressure problems will gradually improve.
2. Medical treatment: Use eye drops: Aprolos eye drops, eye drops that promote the contraction of the levator eyelid muscles, can relieve the problem of eyelid ptosis in the short term. Consult a physician before use
3. Improve expression muscle activity: Try to consciously exercise the frontalis muscles (such as raising eyebrows repeatedly), which may help restore local muscle function
4. Avoid exacerbating the problem: Do not rub your eyes or press around them to prevent further spread of the drug

If the effect after Botox injection is not as expected, it may be caused by a variety of reasons, including insufficient dosage, technical problems, personal physique, and differences in brand effects.

If you encounter this situation, you can take:

1. Wait for the effect of the drug to take effect: If the time after injection is short, it is recommended to wait patiently for 1-2 weeks to allow the botulinum toxin to fully take effect before conducting an evaluation.
2. Return for consultation and communicate with the doctor: If the effect is still not obvious, you should contact the doctor and explain the situation in detail. The doctor can provide solutions based on the evaluation results.
3. Rescue injections: If it is determined that the dose is insufficient or the effect is uneven, additional injections may be given, especially if the target area requires further strengthening.

The general maintenance effect is about 3-6 months. Everyone's living habits and physical constitution are different, which will also affect the effect and the appearance of the effect after Botox.