Some areas of the face will respond more quickly than others to treatment. Desired results may take up to 10 days.
Possible side effects include the following:
- Occasional mild temporary redness and/or swelling at the injection site
- Rare mild bruising
- Occasional temporary numbness and tingling
- Mild headache (Tylenol or Motrin ok to take, as needed)
- Very rare – droopy eyelid
- Very rare – nausea, fatigue, flu-like symptoms
Following BOTOX cosmetic or Dysport therapy, you may do the following:
- Immediately return to light activity, including work
- Apply makeup or skin care products as desired BUT AVOID use of glycolic or Retin A products for one day
AVOID rubbing the injection site and AVOID strenuous exercise for 24 hours