Sore lumps on forehead after Botox injections! Any suggestions? (photos)

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I have been having Botox injections over couple of years without any difficulty and side effects.. But the one I had yesterday from a well known plastic surgeon left me with sore lumps on my forehead! As I have not known before not to take Blood thinners like Vitamin E before the procedure which I did now made me think if the cause of these soar lumps are due to this!? Please help

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling and possible bruising after Botox injections. Give the areas some time to heal. If your condition changes in any way speak with your injector to discuss your concerns. All the best,

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

It is common to have small bumps at the site of Botox injections.  These bumps usually last less than an hour. Some physicians prefer to use more solution for reconstituting their Botox which would cause larger bumps but the treatment result should not be affected.  Bruising can also occur.  If the bumps persist, please return to the plastic surgeon.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Lumps after Botox typically happen immediately after and do away fairly quickly.  However, if you have these lumps the next day it could possibly signal an allergy.  I would return to your treating physician for examination.  Best, Dr. Green

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Your issue is not too uncommon. Usually these go away on their own within a couple of hours. If they do not, it's best to gently ice 3 to 4 times per day for 15 minutes. Do not push on the lumps.

Adam Stibich, MD · Answer

I agree with the prior posts of immediate lumps after Botox and the resolution. If they have popped up after injection few hours to 48hours you may consider an allergic type reaction to something he used, most commonly this would be lidocaine instead of normal saline and that would be the question I would ask now and for your next treatment. If so make sure the diluting solution is normal saline. Best A

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