Lumps after Botox - why has this happened? (Photo)

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I had anti wrinkle botox injections 18 months ago. A couple of months after the injections lumps developed in the injected area. The photos show the lumps 18 months later (now). What are they and why has this happened?? The injector said it was my brow ridge and a normal part of my anatomy, but I disagree as they weren’t there before. Is there anything that can be done about them? A week before the Botox, I had a deep micro needling procedure which caused my skin to burn painfully and gave me an allergic reaction (see photos). Could this have caused fat loss, causing the forehead muscles to protrude?

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Your injector is correct. It is part of your anatomy. Those lumps are the "belly" of the muscle that is responsible for moving your eyebrows together. Having Botox injected into them, makes them smaller. On the photos provided, you have significant volume loss in your forehead, temple and around the eyebrow, making the bony eyebrow part stand out and causing not so flattering shadows around your eyes.
Suggestions areBotox to soften the strong muscleFor volume loss,upper face is super tricky to injects you need someone knowledgeable with those injections to have eitherHA filler, Fat injections or Renuva matrix
Best,Dr.Anna Avaliani

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

I can tell you that lumps after Botox injections can occur for a few reasons. They could be due to a localized reaction to the injection, or possibly due to placement of the product.
If these lumps have persisted for this long, it would be wise to seek a second opinion from another healthcare provider, preferably a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. They can examine the lumps and possibly perform tests to determine the cause.
Treatment will depend on the cause of these lumps. If they are due to a reaction to the Botox, they may eventually resolve on their own. If they are due to placement of the product, they may need to be treated differently.
Remember, it's important to always go to a certified and experienced professional for any kind of injectable treatment to minimize risks and complications.

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