I've had botox a few times. No problems. Minimal pain... if any. I just got back from my appt. The injections were excruciating. To the point that I cried. And I have a high tolerance. The dr eventually injected himself in the forearm. He found it extremely painful. Yet he told me there's nothing to worry about. Have you heard of this? Do I need to be worried? The dr gave me his cell. He sounded confident it would be fine. But at the same time, it had never happened to him before.
Answer: It sounds odd and the thought of injecting himself sounds even odder!
While I am sure this is a great way to check it out, the thought of injecting himself seems over the top! Botox pain can be due to the way it is reconstituted (how the powder that Botox comes as is made into a liquid). It is possible that his office staff changed their fluid and there is a possibility that the wrong fluid was used this time. Generally, this won't cause major issues, but it is somewhat concerning if major pain is noted.
I have also noted that women who are premenstrual tend to have more pain, so that may be a reason. Good luck with it!
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While I am sure this is a great way to check it out, the thought of injecting himself seems over the top! Botox pain can be due to the way it is reconstituted (how the powder that Botox comes as is made into a liquid). It is possible that his office staff changed their fluid and there is a possibility that the wrong fluid was used this time. Generally, this won't cause major issues, but it is somewhat concerning if major pain is noted.
I have also noted that women who are premenstrual tend to have more pain, so that may be a reason. Good luck with it!
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The Botox injections that you had could have been reconstituted with bacteriostatic water instead of bacterostatic normal saline. There is no harm, it just stings when injected.
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The Botox injections that you had could have been reconstituted with bacteriostatic water instead of bacterostatic normal saline. There is no harm, it just stings when injected.
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Answer: Pain post botox Yes this is unusual but can happen.the pain should subside and putting ice on the area will help eleiminate the pain but you should do well.
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Answer: Pain post botox Yes this is unusual but can happen.the pain should subside and putting ice on the area will help eleiminate the pain but you should do well.
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Answer: Botox injections should not be painful
Botox injections might be a little uncomfortable but should not be PAINFUL. I agree with the others and think that the problem was with what the Botox was reconstituted with. Bacteriostatic saline makes the injection the most comfortable. The worst scenario would be if someone used hypertonic saline by mistake. If this was the case you would already know as this could cause ulceration. It is most likely that they used sterile water and that does hurt more.
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Answer: Botox injections should not be painful
Botox injections might be a little uncomfortable but should not be PAINFUL. I agree with the others and think that the problem was with what the Botox was reconstituted with. Bacteriostatic saline makes the injection the most comfortable. The worst scenario would be if someone used hypertonic saline by mistake. If this was the case you would already know as this could cause ulceration. It is most likely that they used sterile water and that does hurt more.
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March 8, 2013
Answer: Pain after botox injections
I agree with the other doctors that the problem is almost definitely with the saline used to reconstitute the Botox and not the Botox itself. Botox is manufactured under stringent, controlled conditions. As long as the product was purchased directly from the manufacturer (Allergan) and not through a third-party distributor, there is very little to be concerned about. As with any injections, definitely call your doctor if you notice anything unusual.
I suspect you wrote this question because you are scared that there might be a risk to your health. Hopefully the reassuring comments here from mutliple doctors will help you feel better.
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Answer: Pain after botox injections
I agree with the other doctors that the problem is almost definitely with the saline used to reconstitute the Botox and not the Botox itself. Botox is manufactured under stringent, controlled conditions. As long as the product was purchased directly from the manufacturer (Allergan) and not through a third-party distributor, there is very little to be concerned about. As with any injections, definitely call your doctor if you notice anything unusual.
I suspect you wrote this question because you are scared that there might be a risk to your health. Hopefully the reassuring comments here from mutliple doctors will help you feel better.
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March 8, 2013
Answer: Botox injections should not hurt
Botox comes as a sterile freeze-dreid powder that must be reconstituted with saline solution to prepare it for injection, and there are different types of saline that can be used. Your experience sounds very unusual and more likely related to the solution used rather than injection technique.
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Answer: Botox injections should not hurt
Botox comes as a sterile freeze-dreid powder that must be reconstituted with saline solution to prepare it for injection, and there are different types of saline that can be used. Your experience sounds very unusual and more likely related to the solution used rather than injection technique.
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