Accidental bump of Botoxed eye area

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12 answers to “Accidental bump of Botoxed eye area”

A: Small hematoma after Botox

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Massage, icing and time will help resolve the small blood clot that you had due to the trauma. Botox injection can lead to a hematoma but it will occur immediately after injection.Your surgeon will probably take care of this immediately by compression and icing. In any case, it will go away.

A: Bruises or hematoma after trauma

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

In the situation you describe, where you experienced trauma after botox injection, the symptoms you're experiencing are not likely related to the botox and are most likely represent a small hematoma (collection of blood). Massage should help. Watch the area closely. If it appears not to be... more

A: Not likely related to Botox; Probably a bruise

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This is most unlikely related to the botox. The eyelid area has deleicated little blood vessels that are easily ruptured when injured and can cause small little hematoma's swellings that will disappear over time with little side effects. You did the best by immediately applying ice and pressure. Avoid aspirin... more

A: It sounds fairly minor and should respond with usual conservative measures and time.

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

As you described your injury, it sounds fairly minor and should respond with usual conservative measures of icing and gentle massage. The lump is probably a small amount of blood which should absorb over the next two-three weeks. Arnica Montana is a natural herb that is useful for hastening the absorption. If... more

A: Probably no concern

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Probably no concern after bumping your head on a book. Steven Wallach, MD

A: No medical reason that it should have any effect. Botox "fixes" to the muscle within about 5 mins

By Michael Clinton, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Bumping an area of previous Botox injection should have no real effect after just a few minutes.

A: Nope, But It Reminds Me of a Joke

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi MJL, Nothing to worry about, just watch out for "Good Night Moon". So what do you tell a Botox patient with two black eyes?.....Nothing that they haven't heard two times before. A little humor, very little. Be well. Dr. P more

A: Swelling from the injury won't hurt your Botox result

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

Don't fret. The swelling from the book whack will not affect the Botox result unless it occured just minutes after the Botox and the Botox diffused into an unwanted area. Botox diffusion could result in double vision in this area, but the injury would have had to occur literally at the doctor visit just after... more

A: Timeline is important

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is likely that the bump that you describe is from your book injury and not related to your Botox. If you had the Botox more than 24 hours before your injury there is very little chance of any change in the result. Even if it is less than 24 hours, there is still very little chance of any change in your... more

A: Time will tell, but you are probably fine

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Most likely, the small hematoma you describe is from the book injury rather than from the Botox although the timeline isn't clear here. Either way, all you can do is use ice, keep your head above your heart for 3 days, avoid strenuous activities for a week and watch and wait.

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