Swelling lump at Botox injection site .

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I had Botox on sat. Monday I noticed swelling at injection site above rt eye. Today it's a little more swollen. I'm out of town so I can't see dr. What causes this and will it go away? Not painful , no fever, just swelling. And just in this one spot!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Swelling at the site of a Botox injection normally resolves within 24 hours, occasionally persisting for a couple of days.  Swelling may also be the result of a small bruise from the injection, and this should resolve, on its own, in a few days.  If your swelling worsens, be sure to call your injector to let them know of your symptoms.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this may be from the injection procedure, but if you are concerned please see your physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Sandra M. Johnson, MD · Answer

That swelling is most likely a bruise.  You may just have swelling or may also develop purple, red or yellow discoloration which can be normal after an injection.  If it continues to worsen or develop other issues then your doctor would want to know.  Topical arnica gel may help as well as ice packs.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

You have probably developed a bruise under the skin and it is causing the swelling.  It may take a week to resolve.  It will not affect your Botox result.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Localized swelling after Botox is a hematoma (bruise) that will go away in 7-10 days.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian

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