Tender Lumps and Swelling After Botox to the Forehead

May 27, 2010
Asked By:5300anon in Tennessee

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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