Potential Complications Related To Botox Medication

Every single medication has its shortcomings. Botox, commonly known as Botulinum Toxin Type A( BTX-A), has had a robust success record among hundreds of millions since its usage. Daily facial movements trigger contractions in the facial muscles that in most cases lead to vertical or horizontal lines along the face.

Botox has been cosmetically proven and widely used by dental nurses. Been less invasive and more pocket-friendly compared to other cosmetic procedures most individuals have opted for it to help diminish wrinkles. Despite the manufacturer's label recommending its usage on below 65 years of age clients, reports show that even the elderly seek refuge in the maintenance of their tight youthful skin.

As a neuromuscular suppressing agent, working to erase frown lines depending on the dosage, it curbs angry-tired-unapproachable look - ideally workable on both men and women. Other complications caused by prolonged and excessive muscular contractions such as spasticity,   dystonia, and  blepharospasm - are also treatable similarly.

What then are the potential underlying complications of using BTX-A?

Botulism

Botulism is a fatal paralysis sickness that causes the muscles to be flabby thus hindering contraction. However, the disease is not transmitted from individual to individual as treatment is always individualized. How then does it happen? Through ingestion, inhalation or injection - if the organisms( Clostridium spp. Develops in open body wounds and intestines thus releasing toxins.some of the signs and symptoms include:

• Muscle cramps
• Body weakness
• Swallowing problems
• Breathing problems
• Vomiting

Itching And Swelling

Due to injection of the dosage the area may be uncomfortably itchy or even show swelling. Only for a short duration, and then it disappears. In some cases, it may be prolonged thus needing the consultation of a doctor.

Bruising

The elderly have a sensitive skin thus if administered to over 65 years it may cause bruising. Additionally,  Vitamin E, herbs( garlic, Biloba, ginseng) and other that inhibit clotting need avoidance 12-15 days before the treatment- they impede clotting thus elevating the bruising effect. Botox courses for nurses should, therefore, have a thorough history of an individual from diet to health complications before carrying out the procedure.

Headaches

Proper injection technique should be adhered to so as to avoid spreading of the dosage to other irrelevant muscles. That can aggregate headaches or even uncomfortable migraines. Good news is that even with uncontrollable migraines it can be used to ease the pain.

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Does it have adverse reactions to allergic persons? Yes, it does, hence the essential of pre-doctor assessment. Expectant mothers, neuromuscular disorder(Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome) patients, and nursing mothers should not consider having the process.  A contraindication is present if any formulation contained in the dosage is allergic to the recipient.

Pain 

Mostly at the injection site can be said to be local ( not lasting). Other minor incidents such as soreness/redness, rashes around the specific area can be minimized through a pack of ice after. Topical anesthetics such as slow injections, soothing massage after or even use of small gauge needles are effective.

 Prevention is better than cure! Proper storage, vast expertise, effective dilution, careful handling should be of utmost consideration.