i have been using botox on my forehad for 10 yrs and the last 2 times I have gotten it done I've gotten huge painful hives that last about a week. Am I suddenly allergic or is it the injection technique?
May 31, 2011
Answer: Hives after Botox?
Hi TW. We have seen this reaction in one other patient in the past. This particular patient was getting Botox often (many times at less than three month intervals) and developed the same type of reaction to the product you are speaking about.
While we are not sure how this allergy/resistance came about, she is no longer able to use Botox (or Dysport). You would be wise to stop having it injected given your reaction to it.
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May 31, 2011
Answer: Hives after Botox?
Hi TW. We have seen this reaction in one other patient in the past. This particular patient was getting Botox often (many times at less than three month intervals) and developed the same type of reaction to the product you are speaking about.
While we are not sure how this allergy/resistance came about, she is no longer able to use Botox (or Dysport). You would be wise to stop having it injected given your reaction to it.
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Botox and allergies
Before you consider getting any more Botox injections, I would advise with an allergist if there is a component of the Botox that you have deleoped an allergy to. Most allergies occur after multple and prolonged exposure.
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Botox and allergies
Before you consider getting any more Botox injections, I would advise with an allergist if there is a component of the Botox that you have deleoped an allergy to. Most allergies occur after multple and prolonged exposure.
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