Hit my forehead with the visor of my car. I'm worried it might have caused trauma to my Botox and caused it to migrate?

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I received Botox on the top part of my forehead and in my 11's. 4 hours later I hit it. What are the chances!?Thankfully it wasn't worse like a car door ... But it still was a pretty good hit and definitely didn't feel good. I feel like the hit was just below the areas that were injected. Not exactly on the certain spots. Will you please let me know your opinion and expertise on if the hit and pressure if my visor accidentally hitting it. Thank you

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is likely that by 4 hours after your treatment, the Botox was already
absorbed adequately into the correct muscles. In addition, if you did not hit
the exact spots where you had the Botox injected, it is very unlikely that you
caused any of the Botox to be moved anyway.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Most likely after 4 hours the botox has  already been absorbed into the desired muscles. I would doubt that a hit on the head would cause migration.  Best of luck

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

It is not likely that the Botox migrated based on the trauma you describe. I would recommend following up with your injector regarding any specific questions or concerns, as he/she knows the details of your treatment. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Chances of Botox migration is very minimal even with direct trauma.  You should be fine.  However, there could be some minor asymmetry and you may want to follow up with your injector.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Nothing will happen to your botox injections.  I wish you the best of luck, and next time be careful after your treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.

Timothy Connall, MD, FACS · Answer

You should always address medical concerns to your treating doctor.Minor trauma should not cause botox to migrate.Best wishes.

Ross Stutman, MD · Answer

Relax! You should have no concerns. However, you may have more swelling than after your other botox injections due to the combination of the injection and local trauma. Use ice packs as needed and keep your head elevated to help decrease the swelling.Best Regards,Dr. Stutman

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 4 hours after your Botox is injected it should not migrate even if you bumped your head. You will know for sure in the next 3 to 5 days if the Botox has migrated to another area.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

At four hours from the injection time, Botox should be in place and not migrate. Hitting your head on your visor should not affect the recent Botox injections.

Richard Strecker, MD · Answer

Botox should not migrate four hours after injection. Hitting your head should not have any effect on the result of your treatment.

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