Adverse reaction to injection of neurotoxin

Definition

Adverse event resulting from use of neurotoxins, especially botulinum toxin, into the skin. This is most commonly administered for aesthetic reasons. Recognised problems include ptosis, diplopia and hypersensitivity to the toxin. Details of the reaction should be coded separately.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Unsatisfactory outcome from cutaneous cosmetic surgical procedure

• EL73.0Adverse reaction to dermal or deep fillers
• EL73.1Adverse reaction to chemical peel
• EL73.3Unsatisfactory outcome from cosmetic laser surgery
• EL73.4Hypomelanosis resulting from cosmetic procedure
• EL73.5Dyspigmentation resulting from cosmetic procedure
• EL73.6Fibrosis or scarring following cosmetic procedure