Hi there. I went to plastic surgeon and got Botox injection done today. It burned exteremly and pain was severe. I almost had to ask Doctor to stop. My eyes got super watery. I have gotten Botox 6 times before. It used to feel like "small mosquito bite" and no pain. Could it be poor quality Botox or different needle which hurts more? How many days does it take see results? Thank u
Answer: Needles May Be the Reason For Botox Reaction I’m sorry to hear that
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Answer: Needles May Be the Reason For Botox Reaction I’m sorry to hear that
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February 7, 2014
Answer: Factors contributing to an uncomfortable Botox treatment session The most likely possibility, since you've been treated with Botox several times previously without issues, is that the Botox was reconstituted differently during this injection. Preserved saline tends to burn less than non-preserved saline - however the cosmetic results should be the same. Second possibility is that the needle used was slightly larger than your previous injections. Another less likely possibility relates to your cycle. Some women do report having a much lower threshold for pain at certain times, resulting in more discomfort during Botox injections. You'll begin to see effect in 1-2 days, and full effect in about a week.
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February 7, 2014
Answer: Factors contributing to an uncomfortable Botox treatment session The most likely possibility, since you've been treated with Botox several times previously without issues, is that the Botox was reconstituted differently during this injection. Preserved saline tends to burn less than non-preserved saline - however the cosmetic results should be the same. Second possibility is that the needle used was slightly larger than your previous injections. Another less likely possibility relates to your cycle. Some women do report having a much lower threshold for pain at certain times, resulting in more discomfort during Botox injections. You'll begin to see effect in 1-2 days, and full effect in about a week.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Botox treatment should not produce long-lasting burning sensation. Similar to your previous experience, Botox injections should not produce any significant or long-lasting burning sensation. A meaningful amount of baseline anxiety can magnify the perception of discomfort.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Botox treatment should not produce long-lasting burning sensation. Similar to your previous experience, Botox injections should not produce any significant or long-lasting burning sensation. A meaningful amount of baseline anxiety can magnify the perception of discomfort.
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Answer: Botox and pain There are times when your body is more sensitive to injections, especially in times of stress. The other cause for the pain is that some other dilutant other than sterile salt water was used. I would contact the office where you had the injections and inquire with them.
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Answer: Botox and pain There are times when your body is more sensitive to injections, especially in times of stress. The other cause for the pain is that some other dilutant other than sterile salt water was used. I would contact the office where you had the injections and inquire with them.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Stinging Botox When Botox was approved the instructions were to mix it with saline. Physicians that use this often quickly learned that using bacteriostatic saline removed the sting from the injections. The portion of the saline that makes it bacteriostatic also keeps it from stinging. If your Botox was not mixed with this it probably did sting.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Stinging Botox When Botox was approved the instructions were to mix it with saline. Physicians that use this often quickly learned that using bacteriostatic saline removed the sting from the injections. The portion of the saline that makes it bacteriostatic also keeps it from stinging. If your Botox was not mixed with this it probably did sting.
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