I had Botox injections in my forehead 5 days ago and had almost immediate sinus issues. Can they be related?

January 24, 2015
Asked By:stefw67 in Cumming, GA

This is the third time I have had Botox and the only side effect I have ever had was a slight headache. This time, I noticed that one of the injections left me with a strong smell of alcohol INSIDE my nose and a very cold sensation in the same spot. Within an hour, my throat began to burn and I had sinus drainage. The next day, my nose was running like crazy and I had several episodes of extreme dizziness. My symptoms also included neck pain, pain in my upper teeth, facial pain and pressure.

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January 25, 2015

Answer: It would be rare to have these symptoms after Botox injections.

January 25, 2015

Answer: It would be rare to have these symptoms after Botox injections.

January 26, 2015

Answer: Could botox injection cause sinus problems?

January 26, 2015

Answer: Could botox injection cause sinus problems?

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