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At Dr. Appointment the Botox Syringe Exploded All over my Eye Area

asked 10 months ago by Girl in botox in New York, NY
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 481 times
Tags: eyes, risk, topical, worried

I'm very afraid - could I get the botulinum toxin as this was a mucus membrane? Does botox absorb topically?

14 answers to At Dr. Appointment the Botox Syringe Exploded All over my Eye Area

Botox Exposure Topically

Having a Botox syringe 'explode' is rare. What happened was the needle was not pushed down on to the syringe forcefully enough. Although the likelihood of complications from topical exposure to Botox is remote, there is still some risk. I have to disagree with the other comments. Botulinum toxin is absorbed through the skin and in fact a topical gel form is currently making its way through the FDA. Absorption will be highly correlated with skin... more

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Accidental exposure of Botox through mucous membranes

This can sometimes occur with the use of syringes in which the needle is not permanently attached. Botox needs to be injected through the skin in order for it to be absorbed, which is why "Botox creams" are nothing more than a hoax. You shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

No it does not absorb this way.

This can rarely happen. It really means that the doc just wasted a bunch of BOTOX. None of it will be absorbed. However it is very startling when this happens.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox and eyes

Botox is purposely injected into eyemuscles by Ophthalmologists for blepharospasm and as close a procedure this is to the eye, I have never heard of any complication of mucus membrane penetration with visual distrubance. See an ophthalmologist with any new symptom that develops for your reassurance.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Don't be overly concerned over a little bit of BOTOX in the eye

While BOTOX is a botulinum toxin, I would not be concerned if a little bit dripped into the eye area unless you are getting symptoms like redness, irritation, or blurry vision. You can use preservative-free eye drops to flush out the contents from your eye. There have been multiple occasions where BOTOX has dripped on the skin and around the eye and I have not been aware of any serious complications from any of these instances. If you are having any symptoms associated with... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox syringe exploded

No, the amounts of Botox toxin are miniscule and pose no medical danger from being absorbed by the eyelid mucosa. You can relax.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox dripping on patient

It is highly unlikely that the botox that gets on your skin or on your eyelid mucosa will do any harm.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox spilled on skin and mucous membrane not harmful

Botox spilled on skin and mucous membrane is not harmful. The risk of absorption from the exposed skin and mucous membranes should be minimal, and so any local effect is highly unlikely.

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

This should not cause a problem.

Occasionally a syringe will leak or become detached during a Botox treatment. In my experience over the past 17 years, this has never caused a problem.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

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Botox palm beach gardens

While there is a theoretical risk of the botox being absorbing by the mucous membrane of your eye, in reality this is highly unlikely and you should not have any problem from the syringe explosion.

Anita Mandal, MD
Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox Will Not Affect The Eyes With Accidental Exposure

Not to worry as Botox needs to be injected under the skin to have its effect. It is not likely to be absorbed through the mucous membrane of your eye. I also had an experience of having Botox accidentally spray into my eye while injecting a patient and did not have any adverse effects!

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Botox does not get absorbed from the skin surface

The amount that may get in through the mucous membranes would be minute as our first reflex is to blink and squeeze our eyes shut when something gets in. That would sqeeze out much of what got in. Even though there is a topical neurotoxin-type medication in the works, Botox does not get absorbed topically.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox on the face

Dont worry about it. Botox does not absorb this way. Botox must get injected for it to work. I hope this helps. Dr Behnam

Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

You will not likely experience a problem after Botox squirted into your eyes during a procedure.

I read your question. Occasionally the needle may pop off during a Botox procedure, and the Botox can squirt over the area of treatment: including your eyes. In my practice, this has not led to any adverse effects for my patients. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ.