Don't Fall for "Cheap" Botox

We wake up one day and notice a wrinkle here and there that we didn’t see before. Wrinkles and fine lines occur with aging on the forehead, at the exterior corner of the eyes, and around the lips. Our complexion changes with time, and this is natural. What is also natural is the desire to address or prevent these changes from occurring too soon!

Wrinkles are, without doubt, one of the most reputable enemies of modern women. The good news is that nowadays we have a whole arsenal of tools and products to fight them. From creams and serums to cosmetic procedures, there are quite a few options when it comes to reducing the occurrence of wrinkles and fine lines. Botox treatments are a very efficient weapon that has been used for quite some time now to correct wrinkles in different areas of the face.

What is Botox?

Botox injections are the safest and fasted method to get rid of unwanted expression wrinkles. Patients undergo this treatment to look better, younger and rejuvenated for an extended period of time. Botox injections are mostly used to reduce or eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, and the neck.

After a Botox treatment, the results can last up to six months or more, depending from one patient to the other. The patient can schedule another session of injections when the Botox effect is gone, and the skin gets back to the initial state.

While the Botox treatment takes no more than a few minutes and is associated with mild discomfort and few potential side effects when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, there are certain contraindications to the procedure.

Injectables (Botox and Filler) Syringe

You shouldn't get Botox if you:

·     Are allergic to any of the components used to prepare the toxin (albumin, for example);

·     Are suffering from a health condition affecting the muscles;

·     Are taking anti-inflammatory medication;

·     Have infections or other dermatological conditions at the level of the face;

·     Are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Why you should avoid "cheap Botox"?

The desire to keep or regain beauty and youth can lead to risky situations. Non-surgical aesthetic procedures are very popular right now all over the world. And since it's not surgery, but just some injections, people were led to believe that anybody can do them.

Unfortunately, as more and more women resort to cheap Botox treatments, we are dealing with an increase in dangerous incidents. Doctors worldwide warn about the risks associated with getting cheap Botox treatments and the side effects that could last for years and cause terrible pain, discomfort, and emotional distress.

The dangers of Botox and filler parties

The Botox treatment is not a complicated procedure, but the effects can last months or even years. The procedure should only be performed under the supervision or by a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Other doctors are not nearly as qualified as the plastic surgeon to perform the Botox treatment.

Lately, we see all over social media ads posted by people organizing Botox and filler parties. These are the parties where you can get a Gin Fizz and a lip augmentation at the same time. And all for a fraction of the price you'd have to pay in an accredited plastic surgery clinic. But what you could get here too is complications that can get you disfigured for months or more.

The first thing you should know is that Botox can't be legally acquired if you are not an accredited doctor. So, cheap Botox is not the same Botox we use in plastic surgery clinics. And who really knows what cheap Botox is? Is it even Botox? Expired Botox? Botox diluted with saline solution? There is no guarantee; these products are not checked and approved by FDA, so that you could be just as well paying lots of money for a saline solution injection – and this would be a best-case scenario.

Incidents happen when you use cheap Botox

Just like any other cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure, there are potential risks associated with the Botox treatment. However, it's important to understand that a board-certified plastic surgeon might have a patient with an unwanted complication in 10.000 treatments performed. At the same time, you might be the one in four people (or less) suffering from side effects if you are getting cheap Botox.

The complications can range from infections to the body rejecting the substance, and even necrosis and eyesight problems. If a Gin Fizz can make you see things blurry for a while, the effects of cheap Botox can be more severe and last for months.

An experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon knows exactly what doses to use to get the best results possible and how to avoid potential complications. When too much Botox is used or if it is injected in the wrong area, severe adverse reactions can occur – asymmetries and eyelid ptosis. Can you imagine yourself with a droopy eyelid for a month, two, or more?

Stay safe and avoid cheap Botox

In the long run, a cheap Botox session can cost you much more than the treatment performed in an accredited plastic surgery clinic. It could cost you time and more money getting treatment for the complications, discomfort, distress, and health issues that could have been otherwise avoided.

Set up a consultation with Dr. Essie Yates, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, to discuss whether you are a good candidate for Botox injections. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, the procedure can deliver spectacular results that are also long-lasting.