What color is Botox supposed to be in the syringe?

Question

I recently got Botox at a Medispa and noticed the Botox was not clear, it was yellowish. Is this normal?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Botox should be clear and should not
have any particles or other colours visible in the vial or syringe. You should ask to see the vial to make sure it is actually Botox.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox when reconstituted as directed by Allergan is clear.  It is sold freeze dried in small vials as a whitish powder, and is reconstituted into a solution by the physician before injection.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

Botox is clear when when reconstituted properly.  Might the injector have been using a yellow syringe (I have not seen one but I suppose one could exist).

Kristin M. Baird, MD · Answer

Botox is reconstituted (mixed) with saline in the office and should always be a clear liquid. There is no reason it should ever be a yellow color. I would be very concerned that the product was not Botox or it was mixed incorrectly. I recommend having your treatments performed by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox should be clear as it is generally mixed with bacteriostatic sodium chloride or water.  A yellow color is not normal in my practice.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

When Botox is mixed with saline the result is a clear, colorless liquid. It should never be yellow. This is concerning. I would contact the medspa to make sure you actually got Botox.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

When botox is reconstituted with sterile saline, it  should be clear like water not yellow.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The Botox when mixed with saline is normally clear, like water.  It is possible that the type of syringe or the lighting in the room, which was used for your treatment, may have influenced the color.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

When reconstituted, Botox is a clear, colorless solution.  You should have injections with a board certified physician who is an experienced injector and can be trusted to use appropriate products.

What color is Botox supposed to be in the syringe?

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