Had Botox injections yesterday for frown lines. I have redness and swelling above my eyebrows. What's the cause?

March 25, 2016
Asked By:stephanielastname in Anchorage, AK

I hate to put it like this but as if someone gave you a punch in the face but only in a small area above your eyebrows! It doesn't protrude in a massive way but there is a area above each brow protruding. And there is noticeable redness as if 'something happened". Looking at my profile, it looks like I have a strong brow. I did not have any of this beforehand. How can this be reasonably explained? Is this rare and it is a permanent disfigurement?

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March 26, 2016

Answer: I have redness and swelling above my eyebrows after Botox. What's the cause? = swelling +/- bruising #botox #swelling #bruising

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 26, 2016

Answer: I have redness and swelling above my eyebrows after Botox. What's the cause? = swelling +/- bruising #botox #swelling #bruising

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 27, 2016

Answer: Botox and swelling

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March 27, 2016

Answer: Botox and swelling

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