Severe, unexpected pain during botulinum toxin injection is a critical red flag for reconstitution error. Using sterile water instead of normal saline may cause atypical, wider-spread effects like proximal muscle weakness, even at standard doses. Strict adherence to saline reconstitution is essential to prevent this complication.
Keywords: Botox; axillary; complications; muscle weakness; sterile water.
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