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Procedure/What is it? |
Risks |
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Botox injection
Botox is injected into a facial muscle to paralyze it, so lines don’t form when a person frowns or squints. |
- face pain
- muscle weakness
- flu-like symptoms
- headaches
- loss of facial expression
- droopy eyelids
- asymmetric smile
- drooling
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Collagen/fat injection
Collagen from a cow or fat from your thigh or abdomen is injected into facial wrinkles, pits, or scars. |
- trigger an autoimmune disease
- contour problems
- hives
- rash
- swelling
- flu-like symptoms
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Dermabrasion
A small, spinning wheel or brush with a roughened surface removes the upper layers of facial skin. A new layer of skin appears during healing, giving the face a smoother appearance. Used to treat facial scars, heavy wrinkles, and problems like rosacea. |
- abnormal color changes
- whiteheads
- infection
- allergic reaction
- fever blisters
- cold sores
- thickened skin
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Hyaluronic acid injection
This gel is injected into your face to smooth lines, wrinkles, and scars on the skin. |
- swelling
- infection
- redness
- tenderness
- acne
- lumps
- tissue hardening
- risks unknown if used in combination with c
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