Is it normal that doctor pressed down really hard on injection sites pretty hard after Botox (crow's feet and glabellar region)?

March 17, 2017
Asked By:Kristina6347 in San Diego, CA

The doctor who injected me with botox pressed down really hard on my injection sites (crow's feet, glabellar region, upper forehead) immediately after he injected me. Hours later, l notice a hematoma on my upper forehead, and some slight bruising by my eyes. I have been injected for years, and thought that pressure should be avoided to minimize the possibility of migration, especially by the eyes. Is this unusual practice?

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September 6, 2022

Answer: Crows Feet Botox / Xeomin / Dysport

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Answer: Crows Feet Botox / Xeomin / Dysport

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September 12, 2018

Answer: Pressing down on injection sites

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March 21, 2017

Answer: Bruising with botox

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March 21, 2017

Answer: Bruising with botox

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March 20, 2017

Answer: press if bleeding after injection to avoid bruise

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March 20, 2017

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Answer: Botox

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Answer: Botox

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Pressure after Botox

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Pressure after Botox

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