Is an allergic reaction to Botox in your eyes normal? (Photo)

An allergy to Botox is very rare. I do recommend you follow up with your Doctor for an evaluation. Some bruising and swelling can be typical with injections and will resolve in 1-2 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  My advice is to return to your injector regarding the pain and irritation.  Swelling and bruising are not usual signs of an allergic reaction.  Best of luck.

It is extremely rare to have an allergic reaction to Botox.  It is much more likely that it is a bruise deep in the tissues that has not yet become visible.  I would recommend seeing your treating physician in follow-up.

Thank you for your question. It is very rare to have an allergy to Botox. However, it is common to have some bruising and swelling after injection. This can take up 2 weeks to resolve. I recommend having a follow up visit with your injector for an evaluation. Best of Luck!

You appear to have significant swelling in the medial canthi--insided corners of your eyes. I note bruising in one corner as well. I am unsure if you had your nasal folds treated at the same time as your frown, but it appears that the supertrochlear (frown) or other vessel in this area was nicked. This is an unusual complication of Botox injection, but can occur. I recommend icing the area 20 minutes at a time every few hours for 1-2 days. Please do not apply the ice directly to the skin. Instead, place in a plastic bag & cover with a pillow case or thin towel. Sleep with your head elevated (2-3 pillows work great) for the next few days. Arnica tablets & cream can be used to hasten resolution of the bruising & Arnica can be found at most health food stores.The swelling should resolve within a few days of treatment, but the bruising can take weeks. It's unfortunate this occurred, but complications do happen. 

It appears that you had some bleeding after the Botox needle nicked a blood vessel. Bruising tends to cause tenderness and swelling can cause irritation of the eyes. Use cold first 48 hours. The problem should resolve in a few days

Any reaction to Botox is very very rare. Your swelling may be related to the amount of material or some unrelated factor during the injection. see your doctor

Hi Am: Allergic reaction to Botox is very uncommon. I am unsure of exactly where or how much was injected but I would certainly return to your doctor for evaluation. Mild bruising and swelling can occur commonly with any injection around the eye. 
Just make sure that the injector is either a Board-Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with appropriate training in aesthetics. 
Thanks,
--Dr. Claiborne

 

To me it appears you have a bruise and purple discoloration in your left medial canthus ( corner of your eye close to your bridge of your  nose) . A blood vessel was likely disturbed and caused swelling and pain  , it should subside in a few days as this is not an allergic reaction 

An allergy to Botox is VERY rare. As in I've seen one in over 30 years of practice - and I'm still not convinced that person didn't have an allergy to the preservative in the solution we use to reconstitute Botox, but I digress.... . Swelling is not necessarily a sign of an allergy. So, I don't think you have an allergy to Botox. I think you may have an allergy to the numbing cream that was applied to the site before the Botox was done. This is much more likely. Visit your doctor and see if this is the case. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."