Background and aim: Botulinum
toxin injection is the most popular aesthetic procedure performed worldwide.
This cosmetic treatment is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine
lines. Our study aimed to identify the pros and cons of Botox for the
anti-aging process. Also, identify the immediate complications and satisfaction
level of the patients.
Methodology: We conducted the
study in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, VitaSkin Clinic, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. The time period was April 2023 to September 2023. The study design
was descriptive cross-sectional. All patients who have come to do Botox in
various areas of their body parts at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology
of VitaSkin Clinic, Dhaka, were enrolled in the study by purposive sampling. Thereafter,
they were scrutinized according to eligibility criteria and 100 patients were
finalized. A pre-tested, observation-based, peer-reviewed data collection sheet
was prepared before the study. Data regarding clinical, biochemical and
surgical profiles were recorded. Data were compiled, edited, and analyzed by
SPSS 25.
Results: According to the
analysis, this study was conducted by 57 women and 43 men. The number of patients
who did their upper face Botox 45, mid face 23 and lower face 32. The level of
immediate complications after taking Botox. By doing multivariant (cross-table)
analysis, the study revealed significant values of complications. The results
show that bruising (n=13, 22.2%; chi-square- 8.58, p=0.01), dizziness (n=11,
18.7%; chi-square- 6.54, p=0.01), headaches (n=5, 9.6%; chi-square- 7.04,
p=0.01), swelling (n=9, 20.6%; chi-square- 5.28, p=0.01), temporary Muscle
weakness (n=7, 18.7%; chi-square- 8.12, p=0.01), tears or hollowness under the
eyes (n=5, 7.4%; chi-square- 6.89, p=0.01) are the immediate complications
after doing Botox. Above 93% of patients were satisfied with their treatment.
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