Is it normal procedure to mix Botox with .9% alcohol water?

March 11, 2016
Asked By:missmoo007 in San Diego, CA

I was injected with BOTOX that was mixed with sterile water containing .9% alcohol. It stung very bad, and now I'm left with red marks all over my temples thgat look like burns or bug bites. Is this normal procedure to mix BOTOX with alcohol?

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Answer: It is standard practice for Botox to be mixed with a 0.9% saline solution.

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Answer: Is it normal procedure to mix Botox with .9% alcohol water?

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March 13, 2016

Answer: Botox often mixed with saline….

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