it's complicated

Folk's biggest fears when it comes to getting Botox: complications

A completely reasonable thing to worry about, but probably not as common as you think. A skilled injector can avoid complications by knowing the anatomy of the human face, and doing a good examination of each individual patient. 

Muscles of the face are predictable. They are there in every person to do the same things in the same ways. Some people might have different facial features, muscle strength or thickness, and other small variations that need to be considered when examining the face before Botox injection. 

The most common complication that people worry about is an eyelid or eyebrow droop (ptosis). This is when the muscles that pull upward on the eye lid or eye brow are relaxed and it causes the downward pulling muscles to overpower the now relaxed upward pulling muscles. People with a ptosis may notice their eyelid drooping over the iris or colored part of the eye, or the eyebrow drooping causing unevenness between the two eyebrows. 

The good news is, Botox isn't permanent. Worst case scenario: in 3 months, any complication will begin to fade. Eyebrow droop can be counteracted by injecting the surrounding muscles. Eyelid ptosis can be treated with eyedrops to try and counteract the weakness of the upper eyelid. 

But the best way to avoid complications of Botox is to go to a careful & skilled injector. Knowing the facial anatomy is the basis of any good aesthetic service. If you want to chat about possibly getting Botox, drop a comment below, DM me on instagram, text my cell, or fill out a contact sheet on this website.