Botox is a very common remedy to reduce migraines and hide the lines and wrinkles that appear on the face, but people rarely talk about its side effects. So you have to think before taking this experience.

The Spanish magazine "La Vida Lotida" said that botox can cause many side effects, as neurotoxins can exacerbate other conditions. If you are interested in trying it for medical or personal reasons, you must first know the main side effects of Botox before making any decision.

Botox
It is a neurotoxin derived from bacteria, and there are two common types of Botox injections, both of which contain the same active ingredient, one for cosmetic use and the other for medical use. Doctors treat both in the same way, but the location of the injection depends on the underlying condition they are treating.

Neurotoxins
The magazine pointed out that these substances affect the nervous system and can cause many symptoms that may change your life. Children, the elderly and anyone with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to the side effects of neurotoxins.

Why do we use Botox?
Botox is used to treat:
Migraines
● Aging and wrinkles
● Neck and shoulder cramps
● Excessive sweating
● Lazy eye (strabismus)
● Closing the involuntary eyelid
● Overactive bladder

How does Botox work?
Botox prevents nerve contact at the injection site, which stops the muscle contraction process. And when the muscles are no longer able to move, they give the skin a smoother, wrinkle-free look. Depending on the individual case and treatment, the result of the injection may take more than five days before the patient notices the difference, and its effect extends to up to four months.

Who does the treatment?
Any doctor can prescribe and inject it. However, dermatologists and plastic surgeons have more experience in this field, which reduces the possibility of side effects.

side effects
Side effects can occur at any time. The first injections may not be accompanied by symptoms, but other injections can have many effects. Besides, the actual symptoms can vary from injection to injection:

1- Reduced facial expressions due to facial paralysis
The magazine mentioned that Botox can make you have difficulties laughing, smiling, or showing other feelings. Tear production problems may also exist, because facial expressions, comments and emotions share a common bond.

One study indicates a decrease in emotional response after treating patients with common neurological toxin. It also showed that the level of true feelings has decreased, so researchers believe this is caused by the association of facial expression with human emotions.

These side effects can also cause problems with negative emotions, including events that can cause sympathy, sadness, and anger. In this case, your external reactions may not completely reflect or diminish your inner feelings.

If you are seriously considering injections for aesthetic reasons or migraines, you should consider a common alternative called acupuncture. Early research has shown that this process promises to increase facial skin elasticity and can relieve migraine pain.

2- Poisoning
The magazine showed that doctors believe these side effects are rare, but that they did, and some suffered symptoms of botulism after the injection. Scientists and doctors believe that the reason for this is that the neurotoxin can bypass the injection site, so they are usually advised to stay upright and not to massage or touch the area to prevent the spread of the neurotoxin.

Symptoms of botox botulism
Difficulty talking
● Vision failure
● Loss of bladder control
● Feeling lethargic
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty breathing
Dry mouth
● Falling eyelids

This requires immediate attention because botulism is life-threatening if left untreated, and it can lead to permanent paralysis as well. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms may not occur immediately, but may appear between six hours and 10 days. Perhaps most worrisome is scientists considering genetically modifying bacteria in the hope of reducing toxicity, but this process requires a lot of caution.

3- Flu-like symptoms
Botox can lead to fever, chills, and pain in the body. Symptoms may appear within hours or days after the first injection, and flu-like symptoms last three to five days, depending on each case. These symptoms include:
● fever
● Chills
● Body pain
● Respiratory infection
● Headache
● coughing
● Pain in the throat
According to studies, about 55% of patients who have undergone Botox show flu-like symptoms to varying degrees.

4- Heart palpitations and high blood pressure
The magazine pointed out that the relationship between the heart and treatment of neurotoxins remains unclear. However, many studies have shown that botox had side effects in patients.

Use of this remedy may be worrisome if you already have heart related illnesses. In contrast, study data showed no side effects for people with cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndromes, such as type 2 diabetes, not even for mental illnesses, such as anxiety, which could have a powerful effect on your heart.

5- Resistance to neurotoxins
In the first stage, the doctor will start with the lowest possible dose. After repeated sessions, your body can develop resistance. This will cause your doctor to increase the amount of neurotoxin, which increases the risk of other side effects, including botulism. Resistance can occur at any time, as each person responds differently.