There are also questions about the increasing use of social media and the selfie culture having a negative impact on individuals and social expectations to look a certain way, well debated for women, but men are also feeling under increasing pressure for a host of associated reasons of our time. The ethical use of botulinum toxin for cosmetic and aesthetic reasons will be debated for decades to come, but one thing for certain is that its use in aesthetic rejuvenation and the treatment of age associated skin changes is here to stay. At EdenMed Aesthetics and Rejuvenation, we strongly believe this is a personal choice, but like all prescription treatments, members of the public may ask for it to be used. However, the responsibilty of whether a prescription medication, just as botulinum toxin is, lies with the prescriber. Hence the vital importance that it can only be used after an appropriate consultation, which includes discussing the reasons for its request, the options of alternative treatments including doing nothing and the potential risks as well as benefits. It is very important that anyone considering this treatment do as much research on it as they can.
Important potential risks include, but are not limited to, infection, bleeding, bruising, allergic reaction, facial droop including eyebrow and eyelid drooping, double vision if the substance migrates to the muscles of eye movements and potential distant spread to say, the respiratory muscles. Thankfully these risks are incredibly rare when administered by experienced hands and botulinum toxin use in the treatment of age related skin and muscle changes is considered a very safe option.
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