Tender Lumps and Swelling After Botox to the Forehead

I had botox injected in my forehead for the first time 48 hours ago. Soon after, I had some swelling at the injection site. I feel sick (flu like symptoms). I still have lumps/swelling and mild pain to-the-touch where it was injected. Is this common? Is it safe to take Benadryl for the swelling?

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Botox injections for the forehead

You may just have some bruising from the needle injections but you should see your physician to be assessed.

It usually is just a reaction from the injection of the needle in the skin

It usually is just a reaction from the injection of the needle in the skin at the injection site. This is very common and usually goes away in just a few minutes after treatment. In rare cases it can last 2-3 days, but is nothing to be alarmed about. Your situation sounds more severe. I would check with your physician immediately.

Swelling or lumps after Botox injections

There are a variety of explanations for your findings but in any event you should report these promptly to your physician or practitioner.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tender lumps and bruises after botox

Any time any product is inected there is a risk of bruising. These can be tender. Flu-like symptoms *re very rare but might be related to some small amunt of the Botox getting into a small vein. This would not be an allergic reaction and would not prevent you from having the Botox again but be sure to mention your side effect to your doctor.

Botox Side Effects

Hi, the tender lumps and swelling are from bleeding under the skin or within the muscle. The first 48 hours cold compresses are helpful, the next 48 hours warm compresses. Benadryl helps with allergic swelling, not swelling from bruises. Rarely do patients have flu like symptoms, these usually go away within a day or so. Good luck and be well. Dr. P