BOTOX Specials Near Me: How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Right Treatment (5 of 5)

Consider the risks

Relatively speaking, BOTOX is still a fairly new treatment, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first greenlighting BOTOX for certain cosmetic uses in 2002. While BOTOX is believed to be safe, the long-term effects have yet to be fully explored. In 2016, researchers did discover that when injected in high doses, BOTOX can spread along nerve cells beyond the intended injection site. Also, if the injection is done improperly, it can result in drooping or in the worst cases, frozen facial muscles, although fortunately these side effects do wear off, as BOTOX is temporary.