Reaction to Botox. What could this be?

Thank you for your questions. Mild swelling post Botox treatment is common, but considering this is day 3 your symptoms should be subsiding by now. It is very unusual to have these symptoms after Botox. In your case, the swelling might be an incidental issue unrelated to the Botox- though I recommend a follow up with your injector. Avoid sleeping face down or sideways and use a few extra pillows to keep your head elevated. In amy case- Botox is temporary and any effect will wear off. A true allergy is rate, but if this happens at your next injection this may be the case. Hope this helps.

Botox injections should not cause swelling of the nasal passages. This may be coincidental and unrelated to your Botox treatment. I encourage you to visit with your injector or primary care physician for an evaluation.

We have not seen any allergic reactions to Botox in over 25 years. The maximum number of units of Botox that we have used at one session is around 200. Show photos of your swollen nose and cheeks to your neurologist. If this is indeed an allergic reaction, it should be reported to the company. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph