Interventional Radiology

Botox® Abdominal Injections

You are having injections of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox®) in your abdominal wall to relax the muscles in preparation for hernia surgery.  This will allow the surgeon to repair your hernia without applying unnecessary tension to these muscles.   

POST-PROCEDURE ACTIVITY: Do not exercise for 24 hours POST-PROCEDURE SITE CARE: Keep bandages and procedure area clean and dry for 24 hours. You may apply ice for 20 minutes as needed for discomfort. Do not submerge the site underwater (no tub bath, swimming, hot tub, etc.) for 3 days after your procedure. Do not use ointments, creams or powders on the puncture site.

DIET/MEDICATIONS:

• You may resume your previous diet after the procedure. 
• Continue to take your prescribed medications.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR:

• You may notice superficial bruising at the injection sites, a bloating sensation, weak coughing or back pain.
• You have signs of infection such as

• Redness, swelling or warmth at puncture site

• • Chills, body aches, fever greater than 101⁰F

You or your caregiver should call 911 for any severe bleeding, dizziness, shortness of breath or loss of consciousness.

For any of the above symptoms or for problems or concerns related to the procedure, call 913-588-4846 for Monday-Friday 7-5.  After-hours and weekends, please call 913-588-5000 and ask for the Interventional Radiology Resident on-call.