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I have developed hard lumps on Botox injection sites. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been injecting Botox into my forehead for three years now and never had a reaction. Two days ago I visited a different dermatologist and right after the session, I developed hard lumps on every injection site. I returned to the same dermatologist and she told me this is nothing to be concerned with and should reside in two days. She also gave me Arnica oral tablets to use to speed up my recovery. This is my second day after the injection and there are no signs of healing. I am unable to go to work because my forehead looks like it has been attacked by a beehive. What can I do to speed up the process?
Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

Kindly send image and revert back. Without clinical photographs, it is difficult to comment. Is there a change in color of skin?

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always reach me at icliniq.com.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have attached the image. There is no color change.

Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

I have reviewed clinical photographs attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is swelling at the injection site which will go away eventually, and it usually takes about a week. Hard lumps at injection site might occur when there is trauma to a small blood vessel. There is no need to worry if it is not increasing in size or associated with pain. Continue Arnica supplements it may help, and avoid smoking, drinking, strenuous exercise, massage and taking medications that encourage bleeding (like Ibuprofen and Aspirin) which you must be already aware of.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 13, 2018
Reviewed At November 13, 2024

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash
Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Dermatology

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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