What you experienced is very rare. The needle most likely hit a small sensory nerve. There is not need to worry. There is no long term effect. The nerve likely has a small bruise on it that will take a few days to heal. In the mean time, you may have some symptoms like you... more
Sharp pain after Botox on forehead
I got botox on Monday of this week high on the forehead and noticed a sharp sensation at the top of my head when the doctor injected it in my forehead. When I mentioned this, he said it happens sometimes due to where those muscles/nerves travel. Today is Tuesday and I have noticed that when I run the injection site, I again get a strange shooting sensation all the way up my scalp on that side. I was wondering, is this dangerous? When it will go away?
3 answers to “Sharp pain after Botox on forehead”
A: Striking a nerve
Dear My, Of the millions of Botox injections that we perform each year in the field of cosmetic medicine it is a wonder that the scenario that you describe doesn't occur more frequently. At any rate, it is unfortunate that your injector struck a nerve, literally. It does happen and the nerve... more
A: Sharp pain after botox
It is likely that when your doctor injected the Botox, the needle traumatized a larger cutaneous nerve. This is more likely to occur with deeper injections. You are not likely to have any long term effects but the increased nerve sensitivity can last for several weeks. I hope you are... more
IMPORTANT: As noted in our Terms of Service, the information found on RealSelf.com, including that provided by professionals in the Questions & Answers area, is a general educational aid. The Questions and Answers contain opinions and views created by community members. RealSelf.com is not responsible for the accuracy of any information posted by community members. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical or healthcare advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.