Is there allergy testing for Botox?

August 12, 2015
Asked By:ljacon in Cortland, OH

I had botox injected between my eyebrows for 2 deep lines I had. I had the procedure done around 11am and that evening I started feeling a tightening in my throat and my lymph nodes in my neck hurt. My doctor said he wants me tested for an allergy to it before he would inject me again. He has not had any patients that have had my symptoms.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
August 26, 2015

Answer: Botox

Ava T. Shamban, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
August 26, 2015

Answer: Botox

Ava T. Shamban, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Book a virtual consultation
August 13, 2015

Answer: Botox

August 13, 2015

Answer: Botox

August 13, 2015

Answer: Allergy to Botox

August 13, 2015

Answer: Allergy to Botox

FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Botox

Everything you need to know about Botox

  • 96% worth it
  • 5.2k reviews
  • Avg cost: $554
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT