Fraudulent Botox products may exist. Always check the translucent silver Allergan seal is intact on the Botox carton labeling. or the vial label contains a holographic film with the name Allergan with rainbow-colored horizontal lines on it, and there is a U.S. license number 1145 on the vial label and carton labeling. When used to treat bladder dysfunction, patients should not have a post-void residual (PVR) urine volume of more than 200mL if they are not self-catheterizing, nor a urinary tract infection (UTI) at the time of the appointment.
The injection needle should be filled (primed) with approximately 1 mL of reconstituted BOTOX prior to the start of injections (depending on the needle length) to remove any air.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
Please see the Patient Information Guide available at for list of these events. Tell your health care provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
The cosmetic benefits of this procedure were discovered by accident – the original reason Botox was injected into the masseter muscle was to relieve teeth grinding (also called bruxism) and jaw pain or tension. Continue reading
Injection in the back of the hand may result in temporary difficulty performing activities. RADIESSE® may cause nodules, bumps or lumps in the back of the hand and can last up to 1 year.
Overactive Bladder Table 14 presents the most frequently reported adverse reactions in double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials for overactive bladder occurring within 12 weeks of the first BOTOX treatment.
The duration of post-injection catheterization for those who developed urinary retention is also shown.
Botox Cosmetic is used for aesthetic purposes to smooth wrinkles and improve the appearance of platysma bands.
Check out these common questions for more info about Radiesse and what you might expect from treatment.
Heaviness or Drooping: Too much Botox in the forehead can sometimes cause the brows to feel heavy or even lead to brow ptosis (drooping). Similarly, incorrect placement botox or dosage around the eyes can lead to eyelid ptosis (drooping eyelid)
It is administered as a series of small injections by a healthcare provider into targeted muscles or glands, based on the specific condition being treated.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for migraines is injected into 7 specific muscle areas around your head and neck to help prevent migraine headaches or migraine attacks before they start.
The following adverse reactions to BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) for injection are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: