Will getting Botox injections for facial slimming cause facial paralysis?
Disease description:
My friend, who has a wide face, said I could get slimming facial injections, but I'm afraid of developing facial paralysis. Could getting slimming facial injections lead to facial paralysis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Fengyong
Getting facial slimming injections may lead to facial paralysis. The main ingredient in these injections is botulinum toxin. The procedure typically involves making small incisions in the targeted area and injecting the toxin, which blocks the transmission between facial muscles and nerves, causing muscle atrophy and thus achieving a slimmer face. However, if improperly administered, it may irritate local nerves and result in facial paralysis.
