I think I had an allergic reaction to Botox/Dysport. I want to try it again. Is there a test to see if I'm allergic?

October 14, 2020
Asked By:jadelambros in Calgary, AB

Hello 7 years ago I received Botox / Dysport (unsure which one) in my forehead in the afternoon. By dinner time I was so dizzy I could not see anything - the room was spinning! I went to ER and they said I was likely allergic to the Botox/dysport. However I have terrible TMJ issues and I’m also interested in fixing my aging forehead... is there a way I can test to see if I’m allergic? I don’t want to die!!!

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