Risks with Anti-Wrinkle Injections

The anti-wrinkle neurotoxin or muscle relaxer works only locally, and does not spread to any other part of the body. It is rare that no beneficial effect occurs, but can happen if a patient develops antibodies to the anti-wrinkle injectable being used.

Some people, because of loss of muscle tone, may notice “Heaviness” in the forehead. This can last for a few hours, and in exceptional cases it may last for a few days. On rare occasions the anti-wrinkle neurotoxin could spread locally causing the eyebrow to droop and may take up to 2 weeks to recover. Very rarely, the eyelid may droop (ptosis) and recovery may take up to two months. However, this is a completely avoidable and infrequent complication where good technique and appropriate dosages are used.