Allergic to botox: swelling, burning, itching at/around injection sites. Does this mean I can't use Botox again?
February 17, 2017
Asked By:princessberni in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 weeks ago I had a severe reaction to Botox on forehead. still recovering. I have used it several times before with no ill effects. Can I try xeomin??
Answers (9)
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I would advise you to wait for it to wear off. Express your concerns to your injector and s/he should change the approach. I advise you to treat forehead lines and elevens without paralyzing the muscles that is supposed to hold the eyebrows lifted. Good luck!
Botox lasts around 3 to 4 months so this should be resolving if it is from Botox. You should look into getting fillers and avoiding getting Botox under eyes which weakens under eye muscles so under eye bags become more prominent. Good luck!
If you received your injection by experienced and certified provider then they should know to avoid hitting risorius muscle to avoid smile paralysis. However, your dosage is small and it should not affect it. On the other side, strategic injection with four small injections is more favored by ...