Can Botox injections to the face cause swelling of hands and fingers?

Thank you for sharing your question. It would be very unlikely that Botox injections on the face have caused swelling in your hands. See your doctor for evaluation.Good luck,

Swelling related to Botox should only be at the injection site. I would suggest notifying your physician of your post-operative concerns. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question.No, Botox does not cause swelling of the hands and fingers. They are not related. Best to call the office that injected you and inform them, so that they are aware and can advise you. Best of luck!

Dear Morgan:Acute swelling of the hands is most likely angioedema. This can have many causes including an unusual reaction to the albumin in the Botox prep or a preservative in the saline used to diltute the Botox, and of course can be due to a myriad of other agents unrelated to the Botox treatment. You should see your provider while you have this symptom to determine if it is indeed angioedema, and then to be evaluated, if necessary by an allergist, to determine the cause.In any case, it will be possible for you to have treatment in the future by using a different botulinum preparation and using a preservative-free preparation if necessary.All the best,Dr. Clark

Botox does not cause swelling of the hands and fingers if injected into the face.  You should contact your injectors office and inform them of your issue.

Thank you for your question.  Swelling after Botox treatment is typically limited to the injection sites and usually resolves completely within an hour or two.  It would be extremely rare for Botox to cause any swelling of your hands and feet.  If you are experiencing swelling of your hands and feet after Botox treatment, I would advise you to see your doctor for an in-person examination in order to determine the best course of action.  Best wishes!

Botox has not been shown to cause swelling in hands and fingers if injected into the face.  If the swelling persists over 48 hours, you should contact and see your primary care physician.

Swelling from botox is possible but the risk is very low. One vial of Botox (100unit) contains 0.5mg of human albumin and the product insert does have a warning of potential hypersensitivity reactions such as serum sickness, soft tissue edema (swelling), urticaria (hives).I agree with Dr. Geers, you should consult with your doctor.

While it is not common for swelling of the hands and fingers to occur with Botox injections, it is indeed a possible side effect. I would strongly recommend that you follow-up with the doctor who provided the Botox injections. Some side effects can be serious and warrant close observation.