Can hitting a vessel cause a systemic reaction to Botox?

January 24, 2018
Asked By:RealSelfMember039920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently received 28 units to forehead and crows feet. I never had a reaction the other 3 times of injections. This time I left the facility with a hematoma by my eye. In 4 days I was very ill with extreme muscle fatigue and pain to arms, legs, back and neck. Trip to ER r/o viruses. Now seeing neurologist 3 weeks later. Symptoms slowly improving. He is testing for many neuromuscular diseases. R/O’ ed many.

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January 31, 2018

Answer: Systemic reaction to Botox

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January 24, 2018

Answer: Hitting a vessel?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 24, 2018

Answer: Hitting a vessel?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 25, 2018

Answer: Botox reaction

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 25, 2018

Answer: Botox reaction

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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