Reasons why the place itches after an injection

Nobody likes injections. Even many adults feel uneasy when they see a needle with medicine. But, unfortunately, modern medicine cannot yet treat without injections. An intramuscular injection in the butt is quite simple. Therefore, many people, if necessary, do them themselves or resort to the help of friends. Often, after such actions, a lump forms on the buttock, and the injection site itches. A red spot, itching and induration bother most patients. And you shouldn’t leave it to chance; you need to figure out the reasons and monitor the condition of the lump.

Botox: recommendations and contraindications after the procedure

When a patient decides to undergo rejuvenation using botulinum therapy and goes to a cosmetologist’s office, it is very important that the specialist warns him in detail about the restrictions after Botox and provides a full list of recommendations. Not only the effectiveness, but also the safety of the technique depends on how detailed this consultation is. At the same time, such a scrupulous approach should not frighten a person, because we are talking about the simplest precautions after Botox injections, the implementation of which does not require significant effort.

First of all, it is worth saying that Botox injections can be classified as “weekend cosmetic procedures” that do not require a long recovery period from the patient and do not limit performance. The duration of the procedure does not exceed half an hour, and recovery is not accompanied by severe pain or discomfort. At the same time, the minimal trauma of the technique is achieved by using local anesthesia and the use of ultra-thin cannula needles that do not leave marks on the skin.

So, you leave the cosmetologist’s office already young and beautiful and all that remains is to find out what not to do after Botox injections.

Possible complications of sclerotherapy

In inexperienced hands, sclerotherapy can cause a number of problems. Most often, the drug gets past the vein (extravasation). This leads to a burning sensation at the injection site, and subsequently a painful infiltration forms. It gradually dissolves without leaving a trace. Before the advent of ultrasound support, such a complication sometimes occurred, but currently, we perform all complex injections under ultrasound guidance, which virtually eliminates extravasation.

Since the introduction of foam technology for sclerotherapy, we have forgotten about such a complication as thrombophlebitis of varicose veins, which is often observed after liquid sclerotherapy. The likelihood of thrombophlebitis has become minimal due to stronger contact of the venous wall with foam than with liquid. After foaming, the wall sticks together very quickly and inflammation does not occur.

Can I drink alcohol after Botox injections?

Botox and alcohol are a hot topic and widely discussed on the Internet. Official medicine insists on the incompatibility of these substances, while all-knowing Internet gurus claim that there is nothing wrong with such a combination and they have “done this a hundred times.” So, who to believe and how much alcohol should you not drink after Botox?

You should definitely trust the specialists who list limiting the intake of alcoholic beverages and alcohol-containing medications as one of the main recommendations after Botox injections. Such a strict prohibition is associated with the physiological effect of alcohol, which promotes vasodilation and can lead to accelerated removal of botulinum toxin from the patient’s body or, which is very unpleasant, cause improper distribution of the drug in the muscle. As a result of drinking alcohol after Botox, instead of the expected smooth and youthful skin, you can get a bumpy and visually unaesthetic skin surface.

When answering the question of how much you should not drink after Botox, most experts determine a period of at least two weeks during which the final effect of the procedure is formed. At the same time, some “lucky” ones claim that they did not observe complications, even without maintaining such a non-alcoholic period. This may be due to the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, so you should not conduct such experiments and risk your own health and beauty.

The main pathogenesis of the appearance of redness and itching after an injection

A healthy body always reacts to injections, but only for a short time. Within a few minutes after the intervention, the symptoms disappear without causing any particular discomfort to the visitor to the treatment room. But there are plenty of circumstances for redness and severe itching to appear after injections. The main causes of pathogenesis:

• Unsanitary conditions;
• Incorrectly performed procedure;
• Individual reaction of the body;
• The presence of factors complicating the injection.

Unsanitary conditions are not only inappropriate conditions in a medical facility or at home, which is quite rare. The behavior of the patient himself after the injection often provokes redness and itching and other complications after the injection. By hurrying up and removing the cotton wool soaked in antiseptic before the allotted time, the visitor opens access to pathogenic microbes and allergens present in clothing into the unhealed microwound.

Mistakes of health workers, “gurus” are not from medicine

The unprofessionalism of some procedural nurses can also cause a red spot and an itchy area on the body at the injection site. The phenomenon is not frequent, but occurs in almost all medical institutions and at home. The healthcare professional or person you trust to administer the injection may make a mistake. In most cases, this is not dangerous, and the symptoms go away after some time. But there is still a reason to visit a therapist if the phenomenon drags on. It is better to consult a specialist than to waste money and nerves on expensive treatment. Main mistakes during injections:

• Haste almost always leads to consequences;
• Lack of practice in performing injections;
• Individual characteristics of the patient’s body;
• Incorrectly selected syringe or needle.

Home-grown “Internet gurus” are a more dangerous phenomenon. It provokes a person not to visit the clinic and to engage in self-medication, which in some cases leads to disastrous consequences. Especially if they are providing therapy to children who do not yet understand and trust adults.

The red spot that appears at the injection site itches and causes discomfort to the child. The parents' reaction is to eliminate the phenomenon by any means. But not all methods are acceptable, some may complicate the situation.

Body reaction, complicating factors

The human body is a complex structure, multifaceted in its individuality. Some medications and folk remedies cause a pathological reaction of the body to the injection. If you do not check for compatibility, then the body’s reaction will explain why the skin itches after injections, and the administered drug, traditional medicine, is an allergen for the patient. The test is simple; the test is performed by administering microscopic doses and observing the body’s reaction.

Complicating factors are diseases in which taking medications or traditional medicine causes pathology, scratching the injection site in the buttock or another area of ​​the body. The reason is the incompatibility of drugs that cause a response in the body. The incident is quite dangerous and can lead to irreparable consequences.

One of the reasons why the buttock itches after an injection can be the consumption of alcohol, even in small doses, while being treated with medications for other diseases.

Why can't Botox and antibiotics be combined?

A very important aspect of preparing for botulinum therapy is the need to complete in advance (preferably at least 1 month) all medications that may affect the effect of Botox on muscle tissue. Antibiotics are also among these medications. In particular, you should limit the use of the following medications:

• tetracycline antibiotics - this group of drugs significantly reduces the effectiveness of botulinum toxin, which will not allow obtaining the desired aesthetic result;
• aminoglycoside antibiotics - these drugs, on the contrary, potentiate the effect of the drug, which can lead to such unexpected consequences of the procedure as drooping eyelids and changes in facial contour;
• erythromycin, lincomycin, macrolides, polymyxin - these antibiotics can disrupt the distribution of Botox in tissues, which sometimes causes unpredictable visual consequences;
• muscle relaxants - all medicinal substances that can affect muscle tissue are strictly contraindicated for at least two weeks after Botox injections due to the likely increase in effects;
• aspirin and all anticoagulants - agents that can reduce blood clotting significantly increase the likelihood of bruising and hematomas at the injection sites of Botox.

You should limit yourself from taking antibiotics after Botox injections for 10-14 days. If there is an urgent need for antibiotic therapy, you should definitely inform your doctor about your recent procedure, in order to select the safest combination of drugs.

Are cosmetic procedures after Botox safe?

Many patients are interested in how much the use of Botox limits cosmetic skin care and when they can return to their usual beauty procedures. In addition, we should separately highlight some procedures that are perfectly combined with botulinum therapy, enhancing the rejuvenation effect.

1. Is it possible to do a facial massage after Botox? Facial massage after Botox can cause uneven distribution of the drug in the muscles, so such effects should be avoided for 24 hours after Botox administration. It is advisable not to touch your face or use cosmetics during this period in order to protect yourself as much as possible from the development of side effects;
2. Is it possible to do biorevitalization after Botox? Injection of hyaluronic acid into subcutaneous structures, which in cosmetology is called biorevitalization, helps moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. Moreover, this procedure is perfectly compatible with Botox injections and can be performed even on the same day;
3. Is it possible to peel after Botox? As for peeling effects, it is still better to refrain from combining it with Botox for 24 hours. This is especially true for aggressive types of peeling, such as microdermabrasion.

Side effects after Botox

Side effects of Botox are extremely rare and are most often the result of an incorrectly performed drug administration procedure or the result of non-compliance with post-procedure recommendations. The composition of Botox itself does not have any significant toxicity to the body and is not capable of causing complications or unpleasant consequences.

The most common side effects of Botox include:

• Swelling after Botox . Many patients are interested in what to do if Botox causes swelling under the eyes or in other facial areas. This complication occurs in approximately 4% of patients and, depending on the severity and location, may resolve on its own or require additional correction. The most unpleasant option is eye swelling after Botox, which is recommended to be eliminated with medication and physiotherapy;
• Headache . About 2% of patients experience headaches after Botox, which is corrected by taking mild analgesics;
• Eyelid ptosis after Botox . Another rare complication of the procedure is ptosis (drooping) of the upper eyelid, which occurs in no more than 1% of patients. Treatment of ptosis of the upper eyelid after Botox is usually not carried out, since after 2-3 months, after the drug is removed from the body, muscle tone is restored on its own. The same rule applies to those cases where the eyebrows have drooped after Botox;
• Hematomas . They develop after injections in 6% of patients and go away on their own within 3-4 days.

A guarantee of the absence of side effects and complications after Botox will be the qualifications of the cosmetologist and strict adherence to all post-procedure recommendations. The NEOMED clinic is ready to provide cosmetology services using safe drugs and under the supervision of experienced professional cosmetologists.

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Causes for concern

The formation of lumps, red spots and bumps is possible even if the injection into the buttock or vein was given by a qualified doctor under sterile conditions. It’s just that your body’s reaction may differ from others. It has been noticed that patients often have an itchy butt after a Progesterone injection. But the itching itself does not pose any danger. It may go away on its own in 2-3 days. But it’s still worth paying attention to the injection site.

The following symptoms may be especially cause for concern:

Injection in the buttock

1. acute pain on palpation;
2. increased body temperature;
3. sensation as if a lump is burning or burning;
4. suppuration at the injection site;
5. areas itchy after injections, tissue swelling, peeling;
6. rashes on the butt and red spots;
7. a sharp deterioration in health.

Important! If such symptoms are detected, you should not be treated with folk remedies. It is better to immediately consult a doctor, or at least consult by phone.