The news last week that three people in Sydney were hospitalized with botulism after receiving botox injections has raised ...

As many as 15 women have been hospitalised in Bulgaria with symptoms of botulism caused by botched Botox injections. Patients ...

Botox injections have been FDA approved to treat excessive sweating. In the skin, Botox selectively turns off the sweat glands resulting in a normal appearance without wetness. Treatment is performed ...

When used responsibly botulinum toxin is very safe, but patients should be especially vigilant about cosmetic treatments done ...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Botulinum injection is a widespread technique for treating oropharyngeal dysphagia although there are no standards or guidelines. Based on the literature review we try to make ...

Botox is the most widely known brand name for botulinum toxin type A injections. Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin made by a species of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. It works on your nerves ...

Although Botox may cause neurological side effects, these are typically mild and temporary. More serious complications may occur in rare cases, but proper use and proper injection technique can ...

Botox can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include headache, injection site reactions, and urinary retention. If side effects from Botox become difficult to tolerate ...

But what happens when a routine injection of Botox goes awry? In January 2025, a New York-based aesthetician was arrested after being accused of administering counterfeit Botox injections to clients.

His next court date is Feb. 12. The alleged danger isn't limited to New York -- the CDC issued a notice about counterfeit Botox and injections from individuals who were not following state or ...