Extremely Painful Botox Injections

There are several reasons for this. Occasionally the Botox can be refrigerated and cause pain due to the temperature difference. Other reasons include the dliuent; the preservative in the saline and buffered preparation may actually make it less painful. Numerous smaller volume injections versus larger bolus injections may also diminish the pain. In any event, it is possible to irritate a nerve which can cause pain that radiates to the forehead or scalp.

Painful Botox injection most likely due to a dull needle. Often when drawing up the injection, the needle can be dulled, which adds to the discomfort of the injection.