What are the side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic? NYC New York NY

The side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are related to the local injection of the solution. There will be slight discomfort from the needle entering the skin, and a small chance of a bruise forming at the site of the injection. There are no reports of damage to the eye from injections near the eye. There have been no permanent side effects from the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Approximately 1% of patients will develop a slight lowering or ptosis of one eyelid. This is temporary and may not even be noticed by the patient.