Dr. Yayoko Ito
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Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of General Medicine, he studied under doctors at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. After acquiring knowledge and skills in aesthetics, he became the director of YAYOI CLINIC in 2023. Her specialties include Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, and customized sagging treatment. His motto is to provide natural and pain-free treatments with careful consultation.
Are you worried about the side effects of Botox injections? If you are undergoing Botox treatment for the first time, you may be concerned not only about the effects, but also about the risks after the procedure. In this article, we will thoroughly explain the side effects of Botox injections. We will also introduce the patterns of Botox injections that are prone to failure. If you are wondering whether or not to have Botox injections in the future, please check it out.
What is Botox injection?
Botox is a toxin (botulinum toxin) extracted from the bacterium botulinum. Botox injections are a form of thisCosmetic procedure in which a preparation containing "botulinum toxin" is injected into the skin.It is. Botulinum toxin is a protein that is not harmful to the body. It relaxes muscles by controlling the secretion of acetylcholine, one of the neurotransmitters. By relaxing the muscles, it is possible to approach problems such as expression wrinkles, a gummy smile, and gills that are affected by muscles.
Botox injections are not limited to the face. For those with stiff shoulders, Botox can be injected into the shoulders; for those with hyperhidrosis, Botox can be injected into the armpits, effectively approaching and treating each problem.
It may also lead to a reduction in migraines (migraines), but insurance coverage for Botox injections for migraines is not currently approved by Japanese medical institutions. The procedure takes only about 5 minutes, and the fact that there is almost no downtime is a major feature of Botox injections.
Side effects of Botox injections
Are Botox injections bad for you?" Some people may be concerned about this. The following is a detailed explanation of the possible side effects of Botox injections.
Pain during treatment
The Botox injection procedure uses a finer needle than blood draws or vaccinations, but some people may not like the stinging pain. During the procedure,Anesthesia can be used to relieve pain.Clinics are also available. If you are not comfortable with pain, please consult your doctor in advance.
Pain, swelling, and internal bleeding after the procedure
After Botox injections, symptoms such as pain, swelling, and internal bleeding at the injection site may occur. These symptoms are,Occurs due to increased blood circulationRisks are increased. For about 3 days after the procedure, please make adjustments such as reducing the amount of time spent in the bathtub, avoiding excessive exercise, massage, and alcohol consumption.
allergic reaction
Side effects of Botox injections include redness, pain, itching, and other allergic symptoms caused by injected botulinum toxin products. Allergic reactions to botulinum toxin products are extremely rare, but depending on one's constitution, a strong allergic reaction may occur after the procedure. If you are allergic to botulinum toxin, please inform your doctor in advance.
headache
A rare side effect of Botox injections is headache. This is because the preparation creates muscles that are difficult to move and muscles that are easy to move, putting stress on muscles that are different from the usual. Physical discomforts such as headaches, swelling, and lethargy after procedures such as between the eyebrows, at the corners of the eyes, and after elabotox injections tend to occur more frequently in people who do not normally experience headaches. Some people are anxious about how long they will last, but these symptoms are usuallyIt goes away in a few days.. However, if symptoms of nausea, dizziness, or fever appear along with headache, consult the clinic where the procedure was performed immediately, as the formulation may not be suitable for your body.
Changes in left-right balance of the face, facial expression discomfort
Side effects of Botox injections include changes in facial balance and facial expression discomfort that are likely to occur when excessive amounts of the product are injected. One must also keep in mind the risk of symptoms such as difficulty raising the corners of only one side of the mouth, lifting of the eyebrows (spock blow), and loss of facial expression caused by the spread of the product over the entire face. However, the effects of Botox injections are not permanent, and the symptoms will subside after a few weeks to a few months.
Decreased chewing ability
When Botox injections are used to approach gills and stiff shoulders, a side effect may be a temporary loss of chewing ability. This is a symptom caused by too much relaxation of the jaw muscles. Since the symptoms are not so severe that eating becomes impossible, most peopleAbout 1 week after treatmentYou will not be bothered by the
Sagging skin
Botox injections may cause sagging skin as a side effect. In particular,Caution should be exercised by those with low skin elasticity and older adults.It is. Although the amount of injections is adjusted to prevent sagging, depending on the skill of the practitioner, the patient may appear older than before the procedure.
Patterns of Botox Injection Failure
Some of these experiences and case images include the following patterns of failure: "I regret or failed with elabotox, Botox between the eyebrows, or Botox at the corners of my mouth." Here are some of the patterns of Botox injections that are prone to failure.
Treatment for wrinkles that are present when the face is expressionless
Botox injections are not a suitable procedure for wrinkles that are caused by non-muscular factors. To approach wrinkles that are present when the face is expressionless, consider other procedures such as hyaluronic acid injections.
Treatment for gills due to skeletal structure
If the masseter muscle is the cause of the gills, Botox injections may be effective. However, Botox injections are not effective enough for gills that are caused by the original skeletal structure. This is because Botox injections cannot reduce the size of the bone itself.
Non-appropriate interval between treatments
Botox injections can be continued as long as they are appropriately spaced. However, one should be careful about injecting too many times in a short period of time or injecting too large a dose at a time. Botox injections can causeAntibodies form and make it harder to be effective.There is a theory that In order to prevent side effects of Botox injections and maximize their effectiveness, the frequency of treatment and the amount of injections should be decided after thorough consultation with the physician.
Treatment for the elderly
People over 65 years of age are not only less likely to benefit from Botox injections, but also have a higher risk of side effects. This is not to say that older patients cannot receive Botox injections, but it is recommended that they refrain from the procedure.
How to avoid the risks of Botox injections?
Many of the side effects of Botox injections are caused by improper treatment or postoperative living. As long as the preliminary counseling and the procedure are done properly, side effects are unlikely to occur. Based on the counseling,Request treatment from a highly reliable doctor who can develop a treatment plan suitable for each individual.Let's do it.
Conclusion
We have described the side effects of Botox injections and the patterns that are likely to cause failure. Although Botox injections cause little downtime and are unlikely to cause side effects, care should be taken regarding the amount of injections, the frequency of injections, and how to spend time after the procedure. You can prevent side effects by informing us of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications you are taking at the counseling stage, and by taking measures such as staying as rested as possible after the procedure.
Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Art Makeup in Hiroshima YAYOI CLINIC offers treatments for different skin, body, and facial concerns.
In order to offer a better option for everyone, we will assess each person's skin condition and formulate a treatment plan that meets their needs in terms of treatment duration, budget, and acceptable downtime.
If you have any concerns, please come for a counseling session first.
Description of treatment] Botulinum toxin injection
Drugs adopted by the hospital
Botox Vista® (botulinum toxin type A)
NABOTA (botulinum toxin type A)
Duration and frequency of treatment] Once every 3-4 months
Cost]
Botox Vista® (botulinum toxin type A)
-Full face 1 unit ¥869 (+ ¥22,000 for treatment fee) *The number of units used varies depending on the individual.
NABOTA (botulinum toxin type A)
-Full face: 1 unit ¥649 (+ ¥22,000 for treatment fee) *The number of units used varies depending on the individual.
-Era: 29,800Yen - 32,800Yen
-Microbotox (face): ¥34,800
-Both sides: ¥39,800
-Botox Lift: ¥34,800
-Botox Lift + neck: ¥39,800
-Shoulder: ¥34,800～¥54,800
-Both calves: ¥39,800～¥49,800
Risks and side effects] Headache, pain and swelling at the injection site, partial muscle weakness, redness, bruising, numbness, internal bleeding, etc.
[About being an unapproved drug, etc.
Botox treatment includes treatments that are either unapproved drugs in Japan or treatments that are different from those approved for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
