Can Botox Injections Enter Bone? I'm Having Pain Above My Nose.

August 16, 2011
Asked By:LA90403 in Los Angeles, CA

Had my 2nd Botox treatment (1st was 3 1/2 mos. ago) and think my doctor went into the bone above my nose, just below frown lines, and it hurts a lot! Is this ok? What should I do?

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August 18, 2011

Answer: Botox Injection Causing Pain on Bone

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2011

Answer: Botox Injection Causing Pain on Bone

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox does not damage bone

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox does not damage bone

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 22, 2017

Answer: Can Botox Cause Bone Pain?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2017

Answer: Can Botox Cause Bone Pain?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 18, 2011

Answer: This is very common.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 18, 2011

Answer: This is very common.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 7, 2012

Answer: Botox pain

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November 7, 2012

Answer: Botox pain

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