Hot Compress or Icing the Area for Swelling after Botox Injection?

I'm not sure if when you refer to two drops you mean Botox or filler. Either way, swelling is rare and it could be an allergy or bleeding focal collection of a hematoma, or some impurity or additive to which you're reacting. You may need to see an allergist and consult with the physician who injected you to see what exactly was used. Not all products are the same, depending on who manufactured it and was it tainted, diluted or mixed with some other agent.

Hi Fawzeia.  It sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to the Botox.  We have seen this twice before in our practice.  One patient developed a resistance to Botox and each time we injected, she reacted by developing hives at the injection site.  The hives did last more than 24 hours.  

You can try benadryl or perhaps even ask your injector for a prescription steroid.  The swelling will subside but unfortunately you should not attempt to have Botox injected again.  Good luck.

Ice is great to help bring down any swelling or bumps you get temporarily from Botox.  However, this swelling should only last a few hours at the most.  If you are still having swelling after 36 hours, I would recommend seeing your doctor to make sure everything is ok.  I'm sure he/she would be happy to take a look and help any questions you might have.

Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.