At Dr. Appointment the Botox Syringe Exploded All over my Eye Area

July 21, 2011
Asked By:Girl in botox in New York, NY

I'm very afraid - could I get the botulinum toxin as this was a mucus membrane? Does botox absorb topically?

Answers (15)

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July 22, 2011

Answer: No it does not absorb this way.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 22, 2011

Answer: No it does not absorb this way.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 30, 2018

Answer: Find the right surgeon for you?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 30, 2018

Answer: Find the right surgeon for you?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 22, 2012

Answer: Botox and eyes

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 22, 2012

Answer: Botox and eyes

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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July 22, 2011

Answer: You will not likely experience a problem after Botox squirted into your eyes during a procedure.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2011

Answer: You will not likely experience a problem after Botox squirted into your eyes during a procedure.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Don't be overly concerned over a little bit of BOTOX in the eye

September 1, 2015

Answer: Don't be overly concerned over a little bit of BOTOX in the eye

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