People’s unquenched thirst for anti-aging skin care method has brought us anti-wrinkle injection. As a practical way of removing unwanted lines on the face, anti-wrinkle injection can make you look younger than your age. But are the risks worth it?

Originally, anti-wrinkle injection was used for medical purposes before. In the fields of neurology and ophthalmology, the developed botulinum bacteria was used to control involuntary twitching and facial movements in people with nerve disorders. This was later on developed into protein toxin which most injectable anti-aging skin care products are made of.

Bacteria may be useful to people, but it has still the potential to jeopardize not only our health but also our lives if mistakenly used in anti-wrinkle injections.

1. The bacteria present in cosmetic injections is also the one that causes food poisoning. No report about after-injection poisoning has come out, but the presence of the bacteria itself mixed with the skin serum is already a danger.

2. There is a great possibility of bleeding during or after the procedure if the patient has been taking any aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications for ten days before surgery.

3. The patient may experience skin discoloration in the areas where the serum was being injected.

4. There is the possibility of an unsatisfactory result from the procedure. The procedure may result in unacceptable visible deformities, loss of function and/or loss of sensation. You may be disappointed with the results of the procedure.

5. Drugs used during surgery and prescription medicines can seriously affect the body generally. Allergic reactions may occur which needs additional treatment, and local allergies to topical preparations have been reported to happen rarely.

6. Ptosis or drooping of the eyelids is a rare but transient complication occurring in 1-2% of patients.

Wrinkle injections may be a simple and easy way to eliminate wrinkles on your face, but always consider the risks involved. It may help you a lot in improving your looks, but be sure to consult with your doctor about the safety of using serums with botulinum toxin, or you can inquire about safer alternatives.

One good option to remove the appearance of wrinkles without any risk is the anti-wrinkle cream. Many anti-aging skin care treatment are available to give you that younger-looking skin. So do not just jump into procedures that could jeopardize your health.

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