MAIA BLOG

Most recent data would suggest that Botulinum toxin injections are the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the world, with an estimated 3 million injections per year (Witmanowski & Błochowiak, 2020). As such, the effects of botox injections and its other brand counterparts have been vastly studied in recent years, and it has been found that related complications and adverse events are rare and often tend to be transitory and short in duration. Nevertheless, understanding potential complications and what can be done to minimize them can still be essential to providing quality service to those seeking treatment, and will continue to promote the healthy growth of the field.

The widespread emergence of botulinum neurotoxins in the field of aesthetics is actively being researched and on the precipice of larger applications. Despite the relative novelty of the field, a lot has already been determined with regards to its effectiveness in different applications. In continuation of the overview on botulinum toxins, this article presents a lens into the general guidelines and treatment recommendations pertaining to facial injection and its associated topography.