Extremely Swollen Red Sore After Botox? (photo)

I have been getting Botox done for 7 years and no problems, other than some mild occasional bruising. I had a treatment yesterday on my frown lines, forehead and crows feet. All up I received 65 units, which is more than I usually get and it was extra sting when she was injecting. ( I have been to her before) hrs later I had hive like swelling around my eyes and forehead, it is sore. I went to my GP this morning and was told it is an allergic reaction, my injector said she hasn't seen it before?

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Extreme Swelling After Botox

This is more than likely NOT from the Botox product but from some ingredient that it was reconstituted with. For whatever reason, be it allergic or infectious, your body is reacting strongly to this. I recommend speaking with your physician to see what product you may have been allergic to, and seeing an allergist. If you don't come up with anything there, I'd recommend seeing a new physician. Perhaps you received an improperly mixed or stored product. If the symptoms don't improve or get... more

Swelling and Redness immediately after Botox after no problems for 7 years is only one of 2 possibilities.

I have to agree with the prior physicians. Either you got some substitute for Botox or you are allergic to the preservative in the saline used to mix up the Botox. It would seem if you had an allergy that it would've manifested itself in the past. Most likely you didn't get BOTOX. This is a competitive market and some practices try to cut costs by not buying from Allergan. There is potential for counterfeit products. Buying from Allergan is the only way... more

Steven F. Weiner, MD

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Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox and allergic reactions

Based on the photo's shown, the swelling around the eyes is noted - it's still very difficult to determine what may or may not be going on but discussing this at length with your provider and their suggestions for treatment going forward are a good place to start.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Extremely Swollen Red Sore After Botox?

Though very unusual to see immediate erythema following Botox injections I also have been referred a patient with a patient with a similar history. Either you where given a NON ALLERGAN BOTOX product or the saline to re constitute was contaminated, or there was/is an alley to something. seek immediate care including a Medrol dose pack and anti histamines with an antibiotic by mouth.

Illegal and dangerous Botox

You had Botox and then you had a red and painful reaction. In the past this never happened with Botox. Are you sure you had real Allergen Botox or did you receive illegal, cheap and dangerous Botox imported from a foreign country? You will need to talk to the injector and receive assurance and proof of authentic Botox being used. Beware! Some facilities use two types of Botox.......95% illegal and the 5% Allergen Botox in... more