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Botox Cosmetic Injections
Side Effects and Statistics

For more information, check out Botox Information, the FDA Article on Botox Cosmetic Treatments and Botox Injections Before and After Photos.

According to ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) statistics, 855,000 people had Botox injections in 2001.

Randomized Double Blind Studies1
In a double blind study, 405 people aged 18 to 75 were administered Botox Cosmetic and evaluated in randomixed, placebo-controlled clinical studies.

Adverse Event (in order of decreasing
frequency for Botox Cosmetic)
Botox
N=405
Placebo
N=130
Overall 177 (43.7%) 54 (41.5%)
Body as a Whole
Headache 54 (13.3%) 23 (17.7%)
Pain in Face 9 (2.2%) 1 (0.8%)
Flu Syndrome 8 (2.0%) 2 (1.5%)
Pain at Injection Site 7 (1/7%) 1 (0.8%)
Edema at Injection Site 6 (1.5%) 3 (2.3%)
Pain in Back 4 (1.0%) 3 (2.3%)
Injury Accidental 3 (0.7%) 1 (0.8%)
Respiratory System
Infection 14 (3.5%) 5 (3.8%)
Bronchitis 6 (1.5%) 1 (0.8%)
Sinusitus 6 (1.5%) 1 (0.8%)
Pharyngitis 5 (1.2 %) 2 (1.5%)
Dyspnea 3 (0.7%) 0 (0.0%)
Infection Sinus 3 (0.7%) 2 (1.5%)
Layrngitis 3 (0.7%) 0 (0.0%)
Rhinitis 3 (0.7%) 2 (1.5%)
Skin and Appendages
Erythema 7 (1.7%) 2 (1.5%)
Skin Tightness 4 (1.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Irritation Skin 3 (0.7%) 0 (0.0%)
Digestive System
Nausea 12 (3.0%) 3 (2.3%)
Dyspepsia 4 (1.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Tooth Disorder 4 (1.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Liver Function Abnormal 3 (0.7%) 2 (1.5%)
Special Senses
Blepharoptosis 13 (3.2%) 0 (0.0%)
Nervous System
Dizziness 5 (1.2%) 2 (1.5%)
Paresthesia 4 (1.0%) 1 (0.8%)
Anxiety 3 (0.7%) 0 (0.0%)
Twitch 3 (0.7%) 0 (0.0%)
Musculoskeletal System
Muscle Weakness 8 (2.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Urogenital System
Infection Urinary Tract 4 (1.0%) 1 (0.8%)
Hemic and Lymphatic System
Ecchymosis 7 (1.7%) 3 (2.3%)
Cardiovascular
Hypertension 4 (1.0%) 0 (0.0%)
1 Botox Cosmetic Package Insert

For more information, check out Botox Information, the FDA Article on Botox Cosmetic Treatments and Botox Injections Before and After Photos.



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