What to know about reconstituting Botox

The product is supplied in a form that must be prepared before injection. The clinician follows the product instructions and uses sterile technique, a suitable diluent and controlled handling. The amount placed at each site is planned for the muscle and treatment goal. Botox and Botulinum Toxin Type A are related terms used in discussions of this medicine; Dermal Fillers are different injectable products and are not mixed or used in the same way.

Have treatment only through a qualified medical provider who can identify the product, explain the intended sites and document its preparation. Do not buy, dilute, transfer or inject Botox yourself. Tell the clinician about medicines, neuromuscular conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, previous injections and any infection near the planned area. Treatment may address Wrinkles or Crow's Feet, but the plan should match your anatomy and goals.

Contact the treating clinic promptly for marked weakness, worsening eyelid drooping, double vision, trouble swallowing, speaking or breathing, or weakness that extends beyond the treated area. Seek emergency help for breathing difficulty or severe swallowing problems. A local bruise or tenderness can occur after an injection, but symptoms that progress need assessment.

Which product are you using and how will it be prepared? What areas and muscles will be treated? When should I expect the effect to develop? Which symptoms should make me contact you urgently?