I got Botox injections in both axillae about 6 weeks ago. Now all of a sudden my left side of my face (from top of lip to top of head) is completely numb. I have tingling in my lip and a dull pain behind my left eye. Been to the ER and they have no clue. Would Botox cause this? Can it travel from axillae to head even after 6 weeks of getting it injected ?
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The jaw shape is determined by the underlying bony structure and the soft tissues that lie over it. Botox will only affect musculature. Ideal candidates are persons with masseter hypertrophy with or without bruxism (night teeth grinding).
The movements you described and the stress itself wont cause botox to migrate. Its the way its reconstituted or diluted that can cause migration sometimes. Also massaging it after instead of only applying pressure, as well as vigorous exercise, lying down immediately after the procedure can...
Thank you for your question. It’s possible to have Botox done while having Lupus. Please make sure you consult your provider. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.