I got the shots (temples, forehead, back of the neck and shoulders) on Sept 3rd-Friday. Tuesday morning my arms were itching like crazy... and then my chest. I had to force myself to stop itching because it started burning. After about an hour it went away but I've noticed that my head, neck and even stomach itch a lot too. Thursday morning 9-9-10 I was awakened because it felt like my entire body was burning/itching at 3am. I'm still itchy. Is this common? Should I be concerned?
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September 10, 2010
Answer: Itching after Botox
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
If you suffer from chronic migraines (15 or more days of debilitating headaches per month), the neuromodulator Botox may be able to offer some relief. The treatment is given as series of injections that should reduce the number of migraines you experience. Re-treatment is necessary after about...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Absolutely. You can get treated for migraines and wrinkles during the same session. Only difference is that you will need more injections per session for migraine prevention than for wrinkle treatment. Good luck.
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