I hady first Botox injection today. Between my brows and a tiny bit on forehead. Now above each brow (symmetrically) I have bumps. Almost like a mosquito bite or cystic pimple (what I call underground pimple) with no redness. Just the two bumps. Looking at my profile, it looks like I have a strong brow. It has been about 8 hours. What is this?
Had First Botox Injection Today. Now Above Each Brow I Have Bumps?
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sometimes it's the fluid from the injection, a small bruise, bleeding under the skin or some related issue...but never a problem...will go away within the next day or two...nothing to do about the issue at this time...but if it lasts for more than a day or two, then talk with your doctor...
It is common to have small mosquito bite bumps at the sites of Botox injections, especially if you have reactive, sensitive skin. These bumps tend to disappear after several hours. Taking an antihistamine before your treatments may help prevent these bumps next time.
It is not uncommon to have some slight bump after Botox. It usually disappears in the first couple of days and often in the first few hours. There first is a fullness related to the liquid injection but there could be a small collection of blood at the needle site that would take time to disappear. There shouldn't be any important long term reaction.
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Bumps after botox injection are common. It is frequently irritation due to the injection process. To resolve, apply ice. It should resolve itself in 2 - 3 days. If it persists longer than a week, contact the injector.
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These bumps after Botox injections to the brow can be related to several factors such as irritation or sensitive skin. Ice can help reduce inflammation. Topical antibiotic solution, glycolic acid and salicylic acid cleansers can also be helpful to resolve if acne like-bumps. Seek your doctors advice if problem persists.
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Those mosquito bites you see are probably form local irritation from the injection process. They usually go away in a day or so. If they persist speak with your injector.
It is normal to have some swelling immediately following the injections, apply some ice today and heat in 48 hrs if still there, it will resolve, just be patient.
Bumps after most botulinum injections (Botox, Dysport, etc) are so common as to be "normal." They might last up to 48 hours, and may be accompanied by a little bit of redness. You can apply makeup immediate to cover these areas. This will not affects your results in any way. As you probably know, results can be expected in about 4-5 days, but peak at 2 weeks If the bumps or other problems persist beyond about 60 hours be sure to let your injector know.
The bumps, that you describe after the Botox injections, are most likely the reaction of the needle being inserted into the frontalis muscle which should decrease quickly.
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Bumps at each of your Botox injection sites are completely normal. These are due to the saline used to mix the Botox and can also be related to the minor trauma of the needle itself or a bit of bruising. These should resolve within hours or a day or so after your treatment.
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