Stroke After Botox? Possible Side Effect?

October 5, 2010
Asked By:FishyFish in SF

I personally know two people who received Botox treatments. One treatment was to stop ocular spasms and the other was for appearance purposes around the eyes. They were both injected around the ocular area. A week later they both have strokes... I was wondering if this is a possible side effect and if there are other cases out there with strokes induced by Botox. botox nightmares, side effects,

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October 7, 2010

Answer: Botox and Stroke

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 7, 2010

Answer: Botox and Stroke

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 11, 2016

Answer: Strokes are not likely related to Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox)

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 11, 2016

Answer: Strokes are not likely related to Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox)

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 20, 2010

Answer: Botox, cosmetic, Migraines, Spasticity

October 20, 2010

Answer: Botox, cosmetic, Migraines, Spasticity

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October 6, 2010

Answer: Strokes and Botox

October 6, 2010

Answer: Strokes and Botox

October 6, 2010

Answer: An unrelated serious adverse event

October 6, 2010

Answer: An unrelated serious adverse event

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