RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

AESTHETIC DOCTORS MEXICO

BOTULINUM TOXIN – DYSPORT® / BOTOX® / XEOMIN® / BOTULINUM TOXIN – DYSPORT® / BOTOX® / XEOMIN®.

Risks / Side effects

  • Pain, bruising, edema and pruritus at the injection site.
  • Asthenia, fatigue, general malaise or flu-like symptoms.
  • Localized or generalized muscle weakness.
  • Musculoskeletal pain.
  • Dysphagia (rare).
  • Neuralgic amyotrophy (rare).
  • Skin reactions: itching, redness, rashes.
  • Very rare risk of systemic dissemination of toxin: paralysis, dysphonia, respiratory distress or aspiration pneumonia.
  • Reduction of blinking, ocular dryness and visual discomfort when applied in the periocular region.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Myasthenia gravis.
  • Eaton-Lambert syndrome.
  • Hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin type A or excipients.
  • Active infection in the area of application.

DERMIC FILLERS (Hyaluronic Acid / Calcium Hydroxyapatite in volumetric use)

Risks / Side effects

  • Pain, hematoma, edema and redness.
  • Temporal asymmetries.
  • Over- or under-correction of volume.
  • Irregularities, nodules, indurations or granulomas.
  • Rare allergic reactions.
  • Local infection.
  • Vascular risk (rare) with possibility of ischemia or necrosis.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Allergy to hyaluronic acid / lidocaine.
  • Infection or active herpes.
  • Decompensated autoimmune diseases.
  • Uncontrolled coagulation disorders.

COLLAGEN BIOSTIMULATION (Radiesse® / Sculptra®)

Risks / Side effects

  • Local pain and discomfort.
  • Edema, bruising and redness.
  • Induration or “bolls”.
  • Sensation of tightness.
  • Late granulomas.
  • Infection.
  • Temporal asymmetries.
  • Reactivation of herpes in susceptibles.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Active autoimmune or collagen diseases.
  • Allergy to components.
  • Infection in the area of application.

ENZYMES PB SERUM (1st & 2nd generation)

Risks / Side effects

  • Pain or burning during and after the procedure.
  • Hematomas and edema.
  • Redness and itching.
  • Local inflammation.
  • Punctate small scabs.
  • Allergic reaction.
  • Local infection.
  • Temporary changes in pigmentation.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Allergy to components.
  • Infection or local active dermatitis.
  • Uncontrolled coagulation disorders.

SKINBOOSTER and NCTF (Restylane® Skinboosters Vital / Vital Light)

Risks / Side effects
From the laboratory (provided by injection):

  • Hematoma.
  • Erythema.
  • Pruritus.
  • Swelling.
  • Spontaneous pain or pain on palpation.

Post-marketing (reported frequencies):

  • Immediate or delayed edema (1/1000 – 1/10,000).

Additional recognized clinical risks:

  • Nodules or indurations.
  • Infection.
  • Rare allergic reactions.
  • Over- or under-correction.
  • Extremely rare vascular risk.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine.
  • Active infection or herpes.

GENEO+ MEDICAL AND FACIAL PEELS

Risks / Side effects

  • Mild allergic reactions.
  • Redness, irritation and burning sensation.
  • Hematomas and edema.
  • Small scabs.
  • Mild to moderate desquamation.
  • Pigmentation changes: hyper- or hypopigmentation.
  • Reactivation of herpes in predisposed persons.
  • Infection if improperly handled.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Allergy to ingredients.
  • Active infection or irritation.
  • Severe dermatitis.

NANOPORE / MICRONEEDLING (with or without exosomes)

Risks / Side effects

  • Pain, erythema and edema.
  • Hematomas.
  • Pruritus.
  • Risk of bacterial or viral infection.
  • Reactivation of herpes.
  • Hypo- or hyperpigmentation (may be permanent).
  • Hypertrophic or keloid scarring in predisposed patients.
  • Sensitivity and desquamation.
  • Posterior intense photosensitivity.

Contraindications

  • Active herpes.
  • Tendency to keloids.
  • Infection in the area.
  • Active dermatological diseases.
  • Pregnancy/lactation according to clinical criteria.

VENUS LEGACY (Radiofrequency + Electromagnetic Fields)

Risks / Side effects

  • Redness and local heat.
  • Edema.
  • Blisters (rare).
  • Pigmentation changes (hyper/hypo).
  • Low risk of burns.
  • Temporary changes in texture.
  • Variable results according to patient conditions.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy.
  • Pacemakers or implanted electronic devices.
  • Active infection or irritation in the area.
  • Severe alteration of sensitivity.