Botox - is it normal to have wet spots on my face?

Question

Is it normal to have wet spots on face immediately after botox injection? The Dr. wiped it off as she was going, but I don't recall having this before. It wasn't every injection, but it seemed like it was about half of the injections. If it was botox liquid - should I be concerned from a waste or experience point of view? Or anything else?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @KatieD! Yes, it is normal to have "wet spots" on your face immediately after Botox. This can be a little bit of blood from the injection site that the practitioner is wiping off. Best of luck to you!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

A few drops of toxin or blood may need to be wiped during a procedure. You should see your final result in a week. If you appear “underdone”, you can discuss a dose adjustment with your doctor. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Joseph Batac, MD · Answer

Good day and thank you for your question. It is common to have some wet spots on your face during the injection. These area can correspond to blood which is coming out from the injection site. It is hard to know exactly however that is most likely what the wet spot is that is being wiped off. If you have a good result with the botox, I would not be concerned that it is a waste of the botox as you had a good result after the treatment. Good luck with the rest of you journey!
Cheers,Joseph Batac, M.D.Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At times a droplet of product from the syringe can occur or it may have been a little blood from the injection site.  As long as you are happy with your results I would not worry about it.  If you have questions I encourage you to communicate them to your injector so that you are comfortable and confident in your treatment.

Amy Burton, MD · Answer

The placement of neuromuscular modulators into the specific level of the skin structures is what allows the product to be exactly where it is needed. Sometimes that is "deep" (relatively speaking) into the muscle, e.g. the glabella/"11s"/frown lines or more shallow, e.g. forehead or crow's feet area. The amount of product being used it very small and as a practitioner moves between injections, very small amounts can leak (from skin where just injected as the needle is pulled out) or from the syringe itself. It may feel like a big drop yet the syringes used carry tiny amounts of liquid. Having a little bit of product on the skin is very common and is part of the process many times. The important thing is that the number of units used in the area is correct and that you trust the practitioner to be doing an excellent job for you. Offering touch ups at no charge ensures that the result matches your expectation and what you paid for. Having a practitioner that cares about your results and welcomes you back to ensure you are taken care of is important.

Rita Rakus, MBBS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case it's hard to say what exactly what it was- best to see the result and go back for a review if you feel it has not achieved the result you were hoping for. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

Botox - is it normal to have wet spots on my face?

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