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Sharp Shooting Pain During Botox Procedure. Is This Normal?

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I usually get Botox every 4 months in my forehead. I recently switched doctors and have noticed the Botox will last 6-8 months which is great for me. However, during the injections on my right side of my forehead I will get 1-2 very sharp shooting pains that go all the way from the injection site to nearly the top of my skull. This has happened both times I have went to this plastic surgeon.It quickly goes away but if I scratch my right forehead I still feel a slight shooting sensation. Normal?

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