If Botox drips into my eye during injection of my forehead, can it cause severe headache and flu-like symptoms?

December 21, 2015
Asked By:AmyK7 in Los Angeles, CA

I had my forehead, above my brows and in my crows feet injected 6 days ago. The nurse injecting me allowed some botox to drip into my right eye. It freaked me out as this hasn't happened in 15 years of my getting botox treatments, but the nurse said it doesn't work topically, don't worry. The day after treatment, I got a bad headache and neck pain that has continued for 5 days now. I rarely get headaches. I've taken Advil which helps a bit, but now I feel like I have the flu! What's up? Thank-you!

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