An Unexpected Result of Increased Cosmetic Anxiety: Botulinum Toxin Side Effect

Authors : Gözde Yılmaz Dursun, Haticenur Yıldırım, Rukiye Aytekin Akdağ, Necmi Baykan, Ömer Salt

Pages : 80-82

Doi:10.33706/jemcr.1631738

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Publication Date : 2025-06-29

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :İntroduction: Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, thereby reducing muscle contraction. Although it was initially used therapeutically to treat strabismus, its clinical role has expanded rapidly over the years and its range of use has expanded to include the treatment of various musculoskeletal, neurological disorders and dermatologic and cosmetic areas. Case Report: A previously healthy 34-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of diplopia and slurred speech that started about 4 hours ago. It was learned that the patient had her 4th botox procedure 6 days ago for wrinkles on the glabella, nasal tip and around the eyes. Following a 12-day inpatient stay, the patient was discharged to outpatient care as their symptoms improved. Conclusion: Treatment of side effects of botulinum toxin primarily involves administration of botulinum antidote, close neurologic and respiratory monitoring and supportive care. The most important step of treatment is antitoxin administration and the earlier it is administered, the better the clinical response. The paralytic effect of the neurotoxin usually ends within 2-6 months. With this case report, we tried to emphasize the possible serious side effects of botulinum toxin, which is frequently used in different fields today.
Keywords : botulinum, yutma güçlüğü, diplopi

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