Popped Pimple Near Botox Injection Site?

Question

About half an hour after receiving Botox injections on my "11s" (24 units), I absentmindedly popped a pimple on my forehead. It was above my injection site and a bit off to the side of my forehead, and I didn't apply great pressure. I didn't press INTO my forehead so much as squeezed the skin around the pimple. Should I be concerned?

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

Although I recommend not manipulating botox injection sites, popping your pimple is unlikely to effect your results. The botox is injected deeper into the muscles to weaken them, smoothing wrinkles. But next time try not to manipulate the area right after injections.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

From what it sounds like, you did not do anything to compromise the result of your Botox treatment. The pimple was in a different area from your injection site and you put light pressure on it, so any harm caused was negligible. In the future, be careful not to put pressure near an area you were injected. In general, following Botox treatment you will want to avoid:

	1) Strenuous activity the first day
	2) Massaging the area where the injections took place or applying any type of pressure

	Enjoy the result of your Botox treatment, and I wish you the best of luck!

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I wouldn't be too concerned over popping a pimple after your treatment. The injections if done properly, are into the muscles that contribute to the "11's," and won't negatively impact your Botox treatment.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would not be concerned at all about popping a pimple near your Botox injection site.  It should have no effect on the final outcome of your treatment.

Cameron Rokhsar, MD, FAAD · Answer

The area where Botox is injected is not the same area that would be affected by squeezing a pimple. You have nothing to worry about!

Popped Pimple Near Botox Injection Site?

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