Unlicensed Cosmetic Botulinum Injection Leading to Iatrogenic Botulism: A Case Analysis and Insights
Farhah Humairah Jamaluddin,Muhammad Firdaus Abas,Ariffuddin Ishak,Nur Raihana Nordin
TLDR
A case 21-year-old woman who developed bulbar symptoms following cosmetic BoNT injection at unlicensed beauty centre is reported, emphasizing on proper BoNT administration, prompt and early recognition of complications and the need for regulatory body surveillance.
摘要
Iatrogenic botulism is a rare side effect but serious complication may arise from botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) administration. We report a case 21-year-old woman who developed bulbar symptoms following cosmetic BoNT injection at unlicensed beauty centre, and diagnosis was made based on history, physical examinations and exclusion of other neurological disorders. This case report emphasizing on proper BoNT administration, prompt and early recognition of complications and the need for regulatory body surveillance. Broader implications are also discussed, including public health concerns, diagnostic challenges, therapeutic considerations, and the importance of practitioner education.