I had Botox in the forehead area, in December 2013, a week later a small lump arose on the right side of my forehead. I was in hopes that it would go away however, it is now (1/29/2014) larger, very hard in the center (it is appx a half-dollar coin) and fluid like around the outer edges going from the hair line to my eye brow.
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I have never seen the side effect you are describing from a simple Botox injection. I would continue to follow-up with a neuro-opthalmologist to evaluate the situation and if it is from Botox it should return to normal. Please let me know what happens.
To have a "brow lift" from Botox it can take 25 to 50 units injected in the proper places in the forehead and glabella area. 10 units would not be enough. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with experience in Botox for the best results.
I agree that Botox or other botulinum toxin injections is not a problem in this setting. Prior to filler injections use of Bactroban ointment in the nose and/or a course of antibiotics by mouth may be appropriate. I typically treat each case individually and seek the opinion of an...