Botulinum Toxin - is it safe?
Botulinum toxin has been widely used in the management and treatment of therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. But how safe is this highly potent neurotoxin? FDA approved following indications for use: chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, strabismus, cosmetics, urinary incontinence and hemifacial spasms. It takes approximately 2 weeks to thoroughly develop efficacy, where the effect in cosmetics practice may last up to 5 months. FDA-approved preparations for use are: OnabotulinumtoxinA, AbobotulinumtoxinA, IncobotulinumtoxinA and RimabotulinumtoxinB. The list of contraindications include: keloidal scarring, neuromuscular disorders, pregnancy, breastfeeding and more. Read the details about the dosage recommendations and toxicity by the link!