2 weeks post Botox. Forehead, glabella and crows feet. Got sick 4 days ago. Coughing, sneezing and vomiting. Has it migrated?

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Hi I had botox 2 weeks. Forehead, glabellar and crows feet. Aside from that and not cause of the botox. But 4 days ago I got the sick from just a cold or something I ate at the same time. Cause I've been having high fever, vomiting, sneezing and coughing very hard!! So... Face down a lot and enormous pressure and pain in the face while I was coughing and vomiting... The sneezes too. All though its 2 weeks post botox, has it migrated? Cause it really looks like it has.... Thanks for answers

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Your symptoms are consistent with an infection such as some viral upper respiratory infection, not Botox. Please see your primary care physician to make you more comfortable.

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

The time frame of this question is a bit difficult to understand, but after two weeks it would be extremely rare for Botox to migrate.  The Botox should have started working by the two week mark and would not be affected by illnesses or movements that long after injections.  I would advise speaking with your injector if you have any questions or concerns with how the Botox looks.All the best,

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Very unlikely what you are experiencing has anything to do with your botox injection. I would visit your primary care physician.

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

It is difficult to judge or answer anything Botox related as there are no pictures. You feeling not well is definitely just virus related and I hope you feel better soon as almost everyone else is having the same symptoms.  Botox does not migrate 2 weeks after being injected. Multiple studies have shown that it finds its target within 30 seconds of being injected and then the muscle slowly relaxes over the 10-14 days span. If you feel heavy, it it difficult to judge whether its your sinuses/congestion, migraines/dehydration/ or a little too much botox.  Feel better soon. Best, Dr.Avaliani.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At two weeks post injection you see your final results.  It is not likely that the Botox would migrate after that time.  The changes you're noticing may be from the effects of your cold.  I hope you feel better soon.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Thank you for your question, and I'm sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Botox is fully activated by two weeks after the initial injection, and chances of the product migrating is extremely low at this point. In my experience, some patients can experience some flu-like symptoms in the first 24-48 hours after injection, but not at 2 weeks. It is likely your symptoms and Botox are two unrelated events. I hope this was helpful and that you feel better!

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

It sounds as if you have a viral illness or the flu and it doesn't sound like you are having a reaction to Botox.  Please consult an internist to see if you have influenza.  Best, Dr. Green

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Botox had nothing to do with your illness. This is flu season and a lot of people are experiencing your symptoms.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I think it is unlikely that your botox migrated with you getting sick 10 days after you were injected. If you have concerns the best thing to do is to contact you injector and be seen for an in person evaluation. Good luck.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It is not Botox that's making you sick, but the virus that's been going around New York. Almost every individual has been affected so far this year. Good luck from New York City

2 weeks post Botox. Forehead, glabella and crows feet. Got sick 4 days ago. Coughing, sneezing and vomiting. Has it migrated?

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