String of negative reactions to aesthetics procedures prompts health chiefs to issue warning
Warning as raft of people report reactions to botulinum toxin injection
- Several people in County Durham have experienced adverse reactions to botulinum toxin injections, including severe eyelid drooping, double vision, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, and lethargy.
- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating the cases but has found no indication of product contamination.
- County Durham's director of public health, Amanda Healy, said they are working with the UKHSA to investigate the cause and prevent further cases.
- Doctors say botulism is rare but serious, and anyone with symptoms like difficulty swallowing or drooping eyelids is being urged to contact NHS 111 or A&E.
- A reminder has been issued that practitioners should wear protective equipment, conduct pre-consultations, share qualifications, and require consent forms.