Can Botox injections lead to blood clots in the legs or any part of the body?

Question

Could a blood clot in the leg develop after a month of receiving Botox injections in the neck to relieve pain?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting you concerns.Based on the information you provided you are not likely to have gotten blood clots as a side effect from Botox to your face or neck. I would highly recommend you consult with your primary physician for a better understanding of what you may be experiencing. Best of luck.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I'm sorry you developed a clot a month after receiving Botox.  There doesn't seem to be a correlation between Botox injections and blood clots.  I suggest scheduling an appointment with your primary doctor in order to be referred to the proper specialist.  All the best!

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear atad,Thank you for your question. It is likely that the clot is more of a coincidence rather than being caused by the Botox. If you have a blood clot I would get evaluated by your primary care doctor or go to a hospital for an evaluation. Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

This is a great question. Botox is a neurotoxin and can not cause blood clots in any part of the body. Neurotoxins are used to reduce the signs of aging, to help prevent creasing of the skin by relaxing the muscle in the area of treatment. Most common areas are the 11’s, forehead and crows feet.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  It is extremely unlikely that Botox contributed to any blood clot formation.  Hope this helps.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

I have not come across any case where Botox injections in the neck lead to a blood clot in the legs.  So I would say that Botox did not cause your blood clot.  That being said, I recommend that you visit your primary care physician to determine the cause of your blood clot and the best means of treating it.

Carmen A. Traywick, MD, FAAD · Answer

It is very unlikely that the Botox treatment you had, had any correlation to the blood clot you developed.  I encourage you to see your PCP or a hematologist to discuss your blood clots.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Botox is a neurotoxic protein and acts by paralysing the muscles around where it is injected. It is therefore unlikely to be the cause of blood clots. It would be advisable to get yourself checked over by your general practitioner or haematologist.

Mary C. DuPont, MD, FPMRS, FACS · Answer

I have never heard of Botox causing blood clots in the leg or elsewhere.  Some of the more common potential side effects are headache, droopy eyelid, crooked smile, dry mouth, fatigue, pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site.  Botox is very safe when properly administered.  
Potential risk factors for developing a blood clot in the leg (DVT) include prolonged bedrest or prolonged sitting (e.g., driving or flying), smoking, birth control pills, pregnancy, obesity, heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, an inherited blood-clotting disorder, and cancer.
Your primary care physician will be able to help in ascertaining the cause.
Best regards,
Dr. DuPont

Monica Bonakdar, MD · Answer

Hello, 
I have not seen this nor heard of it nor can find any evidence of it ever happening. 
best of luck 
Dr. Monica Bonakdar

Can Botox injections lead to blood clots in the legs or any part of the body?

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