What to Expect: Recovery after BOTOX (OnabotulinumtoxinA) Injection For Treatment of Frequent urination, urgency and Incontinence
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Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist in NYC who specializes in treating men and women with urinary problems including frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency and incontinence.
What is the Recovery after Botox Injection in the Bladder for Treatment of OAB
Botox is a quick and easy treatment for OAB. Because the injections are done under local anesthetic, the recovery is usually quick and nearly everyone can go back to work or home straight after the treatment.
- If you went to sleep or received a general anesthetic, then you should not drive or use machinery for 24 hours.
- You may feel a burning or stinging sensation when you urinate the first few times after treatment. You may see some blood in your urine. You should not feel any significant pain after this procedure.
- You may temporarily be unable to fully empty your bladder. This happened in fewer than 6% of patients in clinical trials. This is easily managed by using a small catheter yourself typically for 1-2 months. This is about the size of a small cocktail stick, fits into a handbag and is quick and easy to insert. The staff at the New York Urology Specialists will make certain you are confident about using this in case you need it, as a temporary measure until your bladder empties properly without help. 94% of patients did not require intermittent self-catheterization.
Botox is both safe and effective in relieving the symptoms of OAB. You should be able to leave the clinic confident that your bladder will be a less dominating force in your life.
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151