SKIN TOXICITIES AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTULIN TOXIN INJECTION FOR AESTHETIC PROCEDURES
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Skin Toxicities, Allergic Reactions, Aesthetic Procedures
Abstract
Introduction: Cosmetic surgery procedures have increased manifolds all over the world owing to the ever-increasing demand of people to look beautiful and young. Injectable treatments like botulinum toxin are becoming more popular owing to their rapid, well-defined, and lasting results for the reduction of facial fine lines, wrinkles, and facial rejuvenation.
Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the skin toxicities and allergic reactions associated with botulin toxin injection for aesthetic procedures.
Methodology: This observational study was conducted at Karachi with the collaboration of different aesthetic clinics in Islamabad during June 2023 to June 2024. No interventions or modifications were made to the standard clinical practices followed by the healthcare providers administering the injections. Patients who opted for botulinum toxin injections for aesthetic purposes such as wrinkle reduction or facial rejuvenation were included in the study.
Results: Data were collected from 55 patients with a majority being female (76%) and the largest age group being 31-40 years (36%). Skin reactions occurred in 11% of patients, with redness being the most common reaction (5.5%), followed by swelling (3.5%) and itching (2%).
Conclusion: It is concluded that botulinum toxin injections for aesthetic purposes have a generally favourable safety profile, with mild and transient skin toxicities and allergic reactions occurring in a small percentage of patients.
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Dr Iqra Jamshaid
General Practitioner, Rals Healthcare
Dr Palwasha Ishaque
Senior Registrar Oral Surgery, National University of Medical Sciences, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
Dr Amber Shami
Assistant Professor Anatomy, Central Park Medical College, Lahore
Dr Nishwah Khan
Aesthetic Physician, LMDC Graduate
Dr Sana Usman
PG Trainee Operative Dentistry and General Dentist, Watim Medical and Dental Hospital
Dr Sara Gull
Medical Officer, Aesthetic Physician, Cantonment Model Dispensary, Walton, Lahore