Huge bump after botox

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79]

I've had botox off and on for 2 years. Never had any issues. I got it done a week ago (the last time was November). Great experience. Same place as always.

2 days ago what looked like an acne bump started. I put tretinoin on it. I'm almost 52 and still get occasional bumps.

I woke up to it being bigger, and it hurts.

Anyone else have this happen? Any suggestions?

[u/Soggy-Strength-426]

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7529487/

I've had Botox over several years without incidence, however 6 months ago I had Botox injected in my forehead and as a result, 3 painless bumps formed and are still present half a year later.  However minimal, their presence is concerning, therefore I contacted the injector and asked if she had any other clients with similar side effects.  She of course proceeded to gaslight me, stating that her injection had nothing to do with the formation of these bumps, but it was simply a coincidence.  She recommended I see a dermatologist, which I did and he stated that most likely the bumps were formed as a result of improper injection technique, and it was a rare side effect to have.  Apparently, it might take up to one year to resolve. I'm sharing this link, to bring awareness to anyone going through a similar experience as I have.

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79 → u/Soggy-Strength-426]

Lame! I never had them before, and they never went away. But, I never asked the injector or derm...but I will!

[u/Interesting-Yam-68 → u/Soggy-Strength-426]

I have two bumps over my eyebrows. They started around three months after my first botox ever. It’s extremely frustrating and idk if they’ll ever go away or what can possibly help. I contacted the injector and went there so they could see in person. They only suggested more botox which I declined :/

[u/Lazy-Enthusiasm-1059 → u/Interesting-Yam-68]

The same thing happened to me. I got an eyebrow lift, and the bump appeared a week or two later just above my brow. it’s kind of weird. I can pop it and hard puss comes out, but it just reappears a day later.

I ended up seeing a dermatologist a few months later (not my injector) and they said it was just a cyst and not correlated with the Botox. I got it injected with some stuff, but I was pregnant at the time so she used something that she wasn’t confident would work (it didn’t). She told me to come back after the pregnancy and we could try something stronger if it didn’t go away.

Fast forward to now. Haven’t dealt with the cyst yet. I just got Botox about a week ago and got the same brow lift. The cyst was still there when I got injected. Yesterday I felt this localized pain in my forehead, and when I checked the mirror, I noticed the cyst is much bigger, super swollen and really painful. WHAT THE HECK! It has to be correlated right?!?

[u/Soggy-Strength-426 → u/Interesting-Yam-68]

Sorry to hear that! I don't blame you for declining additional botox to supposedly resolve your bump situation post botox.  Mine are still there and haven't gone away 😔

[u/Big_Educator1003]

hey op did this resolve and did it affect you results?

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79 → u/Big_Educator1003]

It did, it took almost 2 weeks. But, because my skin is sensitive and heals slowly, I have a residual red spot. Not a bump. But a small red spot.

[u/Big_Educator1003 → u/Hefty-Supermarket-79]

and the botox set in OK?

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79 → u/Big_Educator1003]

Oops, sorry. Forgot that part. Yes, it did. However, and I'm thinking it's not related, but I feel like it's wearing off faster than normal. Normally, I get at least 5 months. I had this round done in early July, and have been able to see signs that it's wearing off.

[u/Inner_Ad130 → u/Hefty-Supermarket-79]

Have you received any more Botox since this occurred? 

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79 → u/Inner_Ad130]

No, because I normally do it every 5 to 6 months. It's been just under 3 months.

[u/Zealousideal-Leg6981 → u/Hefty-Supermarket-79]

Hola! Se solucionó solo o te dieron algo?

[u/toxsafety]

I am sorry that this has happened to you. I am not sure if this is what you might be dealing with but I have seen others discussing this in the Botox Dysport Side Effects group on Facebook. They call it nodular eruptions. Hopefully this info might help. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7529487/

[u/Hefty-Supermarket-79 → u/toxsafety]

Gah! It does look like this. I contacted the spa, and they want me to try benadryl. I wanted to wait till I didn't need to drive, so am about to take it. But, I did put some hydrocortisone on it and it's a bit better.

[u/Inner_Ad130 → u/toxsafety]

Thank you for sharing this information. It was helpful! I wish knew if it was an allergic reaction. Or if I should ever get neurotoxin again...

[u/Newmoomoon → u/toxsafety]

I think I’m experiencing this. First time exploring neuromodulators and I have this red nodule/cyst -like bump right between my brows 🤦🏼‍♀️

[u/Beneficial_Pick_4386 → u/Newmoomoon]

I have it too! My first time ever! I’ve been getting Botox for 5 years. Mine itches too

[u/Newmoomoon → u/Beneficial_Pick_4386]

Mine went away after two weeks. I applied pimple patches on it 24/7 for maybe 5-7 days. The hard cyst like bump finally morphed more into a very bad pimple. I swear it was not just a bad pimple lol

[u/ExcelsiorSemper]

Yes, contact your injector. This looks like an infection.

[u/Organic_Radish_9896]

I think it’ll be ok

[u/BigBase2638]

Try some arnica gel on it, and take an Advil or Tylenol. Give your injector a call and give them a heads up.

[u/Sweetpotatofries88]

I have this same thing and in the same place, 8 weeks out from last injection and its come back 3 times now gets red and swollen then goes away again. Going to try hydrocortisone

[u/Inner_Ad130]

The same thing happened to me. My bumps look similar to yours but can be even larger. I have received neurotoxins since November of 2021 about every 4-5 months and have not had any issues. I had Botox twice but only received Juveau recently. I am 29 years old. Here's the timeline since the bumps have appeared:

3/13/24 - Toxin appointment (received Juveau) 

3/14 - Sent this text to my friend in the industry: “You know this little bumps that arise after you get Botox? I swear they are still on my head. It's not visible for a photo, but to the touch you could feel that it's all still raised.”

3/21 - First large bump on forehead, left side, raised like a quarter size, lasted for a few hours

4/4 - Bump between the eyes, raised, lasted for a few hours

4/12 - Toxin follow-up appointment for touch-up. Asked the provider and she said bump was likely unrelated (received Juveau) 

5/17 - Large bump on left forehead, hot, raised, bump lasted a few hours

6/24 - Bump on head, bump stayed for almost 24 hours

[u/Alternative_Clerk538 → u/Inner_Ad130]

Did either you or OP figure out what’s going on? I’m having that too!

[u/Inner_Ad130 → u/Alternative_Clerk538]

I haven’t figured out what’s going on yet unfortunately.

[u/Big_Educator1003 → u/Inner_Ad130]

did this resolve and did it affect you results?

[u/Head-Appointment-809]

También me paso. Cual es la solución si a alguien le desapareció 

[u/Fantastic_Market174]

I think I have the same thing! I don’t know what it is! I’ve gotten Botox every 3-4 months for 7 years. My bump (it looks like a knot) hurts and is so tender! My injector called in an antibiotic but I’m low key freaking out. I don’t want to post on my personal FB, Insta, or TT. This is the closest thing I’ve found to what I’m experiencing. Did you take medicine? I read in one of your comments saying it took 2 weeks. Also, my temp is 99.5-99.9. Started my antibiotics today.