Swollen and aching legs after Botox on feet

I had Botox on feet for sweating, and since then, my legs and knees have felt swollen, aching, and are a little stiff. Is this normal? I had the procedure 2 weeks ago and symptoms haven't subsided.

3 answers to “Swollen and aching legs after Botox...”

A: Botox is local

Christopher L. Hess, MD

Botox is a local injection that stays local.  It does not migrate.  Patient often write to us here at RealSelf with similar question.  I think most of the time it's a coincidence that the Botox was injected around the same time as other issues are occurring.  If it keeps up see your primary... more

A: I would not say that is typical after Botox on feet

Sirish Maddali, MD

Botox used for hyperhidrosis is a local process. In other words, if it is given in the feet, then it works in the feet. It does not usually cause symptoms away from the site of injection. Sometimes, people are given an inappropriate dose of Botox and that can cause symptoms outside the area of injection. A... more

A: Swelling in feet after Botox for hyperhidrosis (sweating)

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I have not heard of this problem but I am not saying that it does not exist. I could postulate several reasons for why this could be occuring but they would largely be by conjecture.. I would suggest the use of compression stockings if you have noted swelling and definitely discuss this concern with you... more

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