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Scars
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None
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Operation time
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No surgery – Procedure time 30min
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Anaesthesia
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None
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Hospital Stay
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None
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Benefits
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Cosmetic, Psychological
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Risks
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Bleeding, Infection, Pain, Nerve injury (Numbness, weakness), Bruising, Swelling, Redness, Discomfort, Headache, Nausea, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Syncope, Overcorrection, Undercorrection, Asymmetry, Delayed onset (about one week), Recurrent or remaining lines (Neurotoxin injections last about 3 months), Cosmetic imperfections, Eye injury, Droopy eyelids or eyebrows, Double vision, Corneal exposure, Flu–like symptoms, Problems with breathing / swallowing / speech, Allergic reaction
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N.B. Most complications are unlikely and serious risks are rare
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Risk factors
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Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Local infection, Certain antibiotics, Allergies, Impaired blood clotting, Chemotherapy, Neurological disease (e.g. myasthenia gravis) or cardiovascular disease (affecting nerves, heart and blood vessels), non-advised massage and manipulation
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Optimising factors
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After the injection, it is advisable to exercise the injected facial muscles.
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Touching, massaging and lying down for the 4 following hours should be avoided.
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Discomfort
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Not significant
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Bruising
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Unusual, 1 week if present
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Recovery
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4 hours
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Acceptable appearance
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After 1–2 weeks
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Final result
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After 1 week for about 3 months
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Alternatives
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No injection, Relaxation exercises, Make–up, Brow lift surgery
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