Why Do I Hear Crunching Noises During Botox Injections?
Botox injections are a popular wrinkle-smoothing treatment that can rejuvenate your facial appearance. In some cases, Botox can also be used to treat noncosmetic issues like migraines, excessive sweating, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Some patients hear a crunching sound during Botox, especially when it’s injected into the forehead. While the noise may be disconcerting, it can be a good sign.
Reasons Why You Hear Crunching Noises During Botox
Botox contains a neurotoxin called botulinum. When injected, botulinum relaxes your muscles. Botox must be injected at the right depth to get the best results.
This depth level depends on where you’re getting the injection — in some places, Botox should be injected just under the skin, and in others, it should be injected directly into the muscle. That’s why it’s so important to get Botox injections from an experienced, board-certified doctor who knows the appropriate injection-depth levels for the various areas of your face.
When the doctor injects Botox into your forehead, you may hear a crunching sound. This noise occurs because the needle goes through the galea — a fibrous sheet of connective tissue that forms the middle layer of the scalp. Because the galea is a strong tissue, the crunching noise may occur as the needle pops through it.
Is the Crunching Noise a Good or Bad Thing?
It can be nerve-wracking to hear a crunch during a needle injection, but it shouldn’t be a bad thing if you hear this noise when a qualified doctor injects Botox in your forehead. Typically, the crunch isn’t associated with any pain, and the noise only lasts for a second.
What’s more, the crunching sound often indicates that the doctor has injected the Botox in the appropriate area. With more botulinum injected in the correct place, the wrinkle-smoothing effect can last longer.
What to Expect During Botox Treatment
Botox injections involve inserting small needles into the areas where you request treatment. Your doctor may provide ice or cool packs to relieve discomfort. They may also numb the area with a topical anesthetic before some injectables.
Depending on where you request treatment, you may receive numerous small injections in the area. The injections are quick and virtually pain-free.
If you’re receiving Botox injections in your forehead, you should anticipate the possibility of hearing a crunching noise as the needle penetrates the skin.
Why Choose Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute?
SPRSI is your source for comprehensive plastic surgery in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brought is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Botox for men and women. He uses a concentrated mixture of Botox, and he tries to be conservative with injections to give you the best results while providing the most cost-effective treatment.
Dr. Brought and the entire SPRSI staff are dedicated to providing attentive, compassionate care. Dr. Brought makes himself as available to patients as possible, taking your calls directly and accommodating evening and weekend appointments.
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