BOTOX^® neurotoxin is given by injection. You can get BOTOX^® treatment right in your doctor’s office. How much BOTOX^® the doctor injects and the location of the injection may vary. Your condition is unique because cervical dystonia (CD; also known as spasmodic torticollis) can affect different muscles in different people. So how much BOTOX^® the doctor injects and which muscles are injected may be different from person to person.

Does the injection hurt?

Many people wonder how the injection is going to feel. You may experience localized pain, tenderness, and/or bruising where you receive the injection. This is normal and usually mild. You should be able to leave your doctor’s office later the same day, since treatments are given right there and usually allow a short recovery period.