I had botox injections in my neck on 1/19. When I left a had a large knot at 1 of the injection sites. Any suggestions?

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I had botox injections in my neck on 1/19. When I left a had a large knot at 1 of the injection sites. The doctor said the next day that she hit a vein. I feel terrible, really sore in my next and shoulders, very tired and still a terrible headache. Is this normal? Or what can I do?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear that you had to experience this. With time the pain and discomfort will go away. It should disappear in a few days.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Unfortunately injecting into the neck is very different than the face, and veins can be hit easily. What happens is a bit of blood pools at the site and it causes swelling. You can try a warm compress on the area. Don't press hard on it. But in a few days it will subside and go away. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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