What was the liquid that oozed out of my injection site directly after getting Botox?

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I just received Botox and this time when the Dr. injected me in the first eye I felt something squirt back out onto my face. It happened on the other eye (less though)and it also happened in a few parts of my forehead. I have not felt that ever happen before so I am very curious if it was my blood or possibly the Botox liquid that seeped out? And if it is a common thing for the Botox to seep back out then I am curious to see if one side will have much less motion then the other? Thank you

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The only two things that usually drip onto your skin is a little trickle of blood which you would know what it is or a small amount of Botox.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The situation you are describing is likely some Botox dripping from the end of the injection needle and is not a concerning instance.  Best of luck.

Maria Milone, MBBS · Answer

A very minute amount of liquid can sometimes leak at the tip of the needle especially if a very superficial injection is made where the injector is either trying to avoid blood vessels ( and thereby avoid bruising) or if a very critical area is being injected to effect a thin , superficial muscle rather than a deep muscle eg forehead or upper lip .It should not be enough to effect result .

Anna Sylwestrowicz, MD, FRCP(C) · Answer

Rest assured that this is nothing to worry about. Neuromodulators are diluted in Normal Saline and it is not uncommon for a little leakage of botox at the injection site during the injection. Since hypodermic needles are used to pierce the skin, it could also be a little blood droplet.
Anna Sylwestrowicz MD, FRCP(C)
Victoria, BC

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

It is not unusual for a drop of the product to be at the tip of the needle when it is withdrawn from the skin.  This can result in a tiny bit of leakage of the botox onto the skin. If a large amount of the botox leaks out-the area may need to be retreated in 2 weeks. Needles are used to pierce the skin and sometimes a drop of blood will leak out as well.  This is nothing to worry about.

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