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What color is Botox supposed to be in the syringe?

  • pke
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 years ago
I recently got Botox at a Medispa and noticed the Botox was not clear, it was yellowish. Is this normal?

Doctor Answers 20

November 3rd, 2014

Botox is crystal clear in solution

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pke,

Botox is a freeze dried whitish powder that is barely discernible on the inner surface of the small clear glass vial in which it is packaged, and it is reconstituted in various strengths by dilution with clear saline solution.  I have never seen it appear anything but crystal clear when it is properly handled and kept refrigerated after reconstitution.   You should ask about that where it was given.  I hope that this helps.    

Best wishes,    

Tom DeWire, MD, FACS    

Richmond, VA


Richmond Plastic Surgeon

November 2nd, 2014

The Color of Reconstituted Botox is Clear

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Thank you for your question.

Uhm....reconstituted Botox in the syringe is clear.  You can see through it.

To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.

I hope this helps.

Learn more: http://www.drjjwendel.com/botox

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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November 1st, 2014

What color is Botox supposed to be in the syringe?

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Botox should be clear when it is reconstituted. I would be worried that the Botox is outdated, contaminated or maybe not Botox at all. There are many examples of patients being injected with non-FDA approved product or even counterfeit product. Be sure that you are injected by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist (or a certified injector under their direct supervision). 

Kevin L. Smith, MD, FACS
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

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Botox is a white, extremely fine powder that in minute amounts is dissolved in saline (salt-water). As such, it is a completely clear solution after reconstitution. 

See the video for what the bottle should look like. Look for the hologram on the bottle.
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