Will squeezing a pimple right next to a Botox injection site cause the Botox to spread to other muscles?

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I had Botox done on my forehead at around 10:00 and came home at 13:30 and squeezed a deep pimple that was right next to where I got an injection. I only realized after that I probably should not have done that. Will the Botox move to the surrounding muscles on my forehead and cause sometime of unwanted drooping e.t.c? Should I go back and get it looked at?

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Hi Francescaangelica,I wouldn't be concerned about the Botox spreading from squeezing the pimple, especially since it was 3.5 hours later. I usually advise my patients not to rub the areas injected for 4 hours after treatment, but that is on the more cautious side. I don't think your results will be affected, so not to worry!

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS · Answer

Squeezing the deep pimple a few hours after treatment should not affect your result. You will start seeing results typically within 7-10 days. It is always a good idea to follow up in about 2 weeks to address any concerns. Good Luck!Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I do not believe that squeezing a pimple next to the site of your Botox injection will affect your results.  This should not cause the Botox to spread to other muscles.

Summit Kundaria, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.   It is ideal to avoid pressure over a Botox injection site for the first couple of days after having it injected to prevent the material spreading to unwanted areas.  That said, there is no way to "unsqueezed" the pimple, so relax and wait until the Botox kicks in, and enjoy!  Good luck!

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It was not a good idea to put this much pressure on the area that was injected but it probably did not do much damage so not to worry

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