Some people feel the need to enhance their appearance with chemicals and fillers. The use of Botox began in the 1970s when doctors and scientists came together to research muscle surgeries, because so many surgeries were often unsuccessful and required reoperation. Since then, development and research has been put into the experimental drug. Today, Botox is used for health and cosmetic purposes.
Many people get Botox injected into certain places to help with health problems. For example, Botox is injected into places in the front, back, and sides of the head to reduce or even get rid of migraines.
Amanda Chatel, a writer for Shape.com, wrote an article called, “Getting Botox for migraines changed my life.”
In the article, Chatel said, “To have suffered so long with something that could so easily be fixed with a few injections made me feel like I had wasted so much time.”
So yes, Botox can be great when used for a legitimate medical reason. But when do those reasons get out of hand?
Multiple researchers and studies have shown that long-term Botox use can cause serious health problems. Some of these problems include blurry and double vision, slurred speech, difficulty breathing, fatigue, weakness, and even muscle paralysis. In April of 2024, the CDC released an alert that over 20 women between the ages of 25 and 59 had reported harmful reactions to Botox injections. Eleven of them were hospitalized, and 6 were treated with an antitoxin because of botulism concerns. Botulism is a condition where toxins spread from muscle to muscle, attacking the nervous system, causing permanent paralysis and even death. In 2023, over 63 botulism cases were reported in the UK after getting Botox injections for weight loss.
So when it comes to Botox use, when do people need to stop? People now use it to “better” their appearance and enhance their features, such as making their lips larger, removing forehead wrinkles, crows feet, and smile lines, enhancing cheekbones and jawlines, and so much more. Why is it that people feel the need to inject chemicals in their body to “look better”? People have insecurities and feel that they aren’t good enough or don’t fit the “beauty standard.” But will these enhancements cause more underlying and serious health problems?
It is strongly recommended that scientists and doctors should be able to reject these procedures for the safety of people. More research, experiments, and studies need to go into the effects of long-term Botox use, before it gets too late for some people.
What is your opinion on the use of Botox? Is it becoming too much?