First fillers and now Botox

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GettingStuffed · 13/10/2024 17:27

So we've had fillers not dissolving and migrating.
Now we have Botox atrophying facial muscles meaning as soon a you stop having them down. The worst I've heard of in in people who've been having it for years ending up with basically skin on skull as their muscles are so small. I've also seen cases of people going blind and one poor woman who can't walk properly due to the neurological damage that was done to her by her injector.

Secondly we all know that Botox is a derivative of botulism but I before you didn't know you could catch it from Botox. It appears that these cases are all known about but has been put down to the person delivering it not knowing what they were doing but some if these cases were done by qualified practitioners. Is not having wrinkles worth the risk?

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Garlicbest · 14/10/2024 11:33

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 14/10/2024 10:17

It's good to ask AI but it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. There was a post recently saying cane corsos were banned in the XL bully ban because of AI. Also, see below.

"Sauces add flavour and texture to dishes, while dressings are used to protect wounds" 😂😂 It's even better that the expansion on dressings segues smoothly from wounds to salads! Brilliant find.

PS - I don't know why PPs have assumed I quoted the AI as authoritative. It actually says botox never causes blindness, then that it can 🙄

Gremling · 14/10/2024 11:38

I love Botox. I started having it at 50 and I don’t think I will continue for decades, but right now I like looking a little less lined. I have a very light touch so I can still move my forehead. I am not worried. I go to a reputable place which means I pay a small fortune, but I feel in safe hands.

Greenelandahoy · 31/05/2025 18:38

NC543210 · 13/10/2024 23:59

There are studies on botox and atrophy. The jury is still out on it. It is reversible though in the rare case that it may happen.

I've not read anything for either side of the argument that I 100% agree with. I tell all of my clients every single risk involved, I take a complete medical history and consent.
I will always refuse a treatment that I don't believe is necessary and my clients aren't " cash cows" to address a pp.

I think a lot of issues surrounding the overuse of botox largely comes from being unregulated. I'm strict on dosage, frequency and constantly assess my returning clients as if they don't need it. I don't do it. It's that simple.
The same can't be said for people who quite frankly shouldn't be administering prescription medication (non-medics).
I have my registration ( in my day to day healthcare job) to consider hence why I'm very aware and stringent on everything surrounding aesthetics.

Also, as a sidenote muscular atrophy is a natural part of aging.
It's going to happen regardless of botox use.

Have you seen the Botox Side Effects or Botox gone wrong on Fb? I want to /wanted to get Botox but these sites and the comments have put me off. Some people have been hospitalised- A gynaecologist from LA sued Allergen for being given botulism (the injections were administered by a surgeon) and she was successful in her court case. I do doubt the truth from some of the comments but there are some that are clearly true as it’s in the press, it’s in some studies too. The Black Box label does also say risk of death!
I wish there was a way to reduce lines without the rish to health .

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