Facial injectables are used to effectively treat intramuscular conditions, such as blepharospasm, or abnormal involuntary closing of the eyelid.

These injectables contain substances that are injected into the affected muscles to reduce their activity. They do not completely stop muscle movement but modify the contractions by inhibiting acetylcholine, a chemical that signals the muscles to contract.

Blepharospasm is a condition where abnormal involuntary spasms occur in the eyelids. Injections into the eyelid muscles can help relieve spasms for many patients.

The number of injections required varies from patient to patient, depending on the muscles affected and the severity of the condition. Results are typically seen within a week, and the effects can last up to 12 weeks on average.

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Risks of Treatment

While an effective treatment for muscle spasms, facial injectables carry certain risks. Whether these symptoms occur hours or weeks after treatment, they may be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention:

  • Difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing

  • Muscle weakness throughout the body

  • Double vision

  • Blurred vision

  • Drooping eyelids

  • Change in voice quality

  • Problems with articulation

  • Loss of bladder control