I’ve received 30 units of Botox in my forehead and frown lines 2 weeks ago. Ever since I’ve been having a dull persistent pain above one of my eyebrows about an inch from my nose (highlighted on picture). It feels like something is pressing on that spot.My provider has no explanation or resolution. What could be causing the pain? When will it go away and what can I do to help it?
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Botox is commonly used for cosmetic purposes to treat wrinkles and fine lines of the forehead, glabella (between the eyebrows), lateral orbital areas (crow’s feet), and lateral nasal areas (bunny lines). An expert physician injector can determine the correct Botox placement needed for that indi...
Botox can be used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, being on immunosuppressants could increase your risk of a skin infection if your blood counts were low. Check with your physician prior to treatment but if your RA is well controlled and blood work is normal...