Possible botox reaction? Lumps on head (Photo)

Question

Botox was injected 3 times over 6 weeks due to not taking effect. I still had full movement however eyebrow keeps lifting. I kept getting hard lumps appear on forhead (where botox was placed) the lumps are egg shape and hard and go down within 24hrs, however it then looks like fluid is sat there b4 it goes back to normal. Head feels sticky to move and heavy at times. Ask practionier why and she was unsure and possibly said she did not go deep enough. Its been 3 months now and still lumps appear

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Swelling at the injection site is common following Botox treatment, and typically resolves after a few days. But it may take up to weeks for the goose egg to go away. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will help alleviate headache pain. Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or aspirin, Large, hard lumps that are present at the injection site are usually caused by some trauma to a local small blood vessel. Skin nodules and lumps are rarely seen as a side effect of botulinum toxin treatment.

Bernard Tan, MBBS, MRCSB · Answer

Bumps on the forehead after botox typically resolve within a day or two, they never persist beyond that.
Have you had any other treatments to the forehead such as fillers or implants? That could be a possible explanation.
Seek out a trusted provider and arrange a consultation

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