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I Had Botox 3 Days Ago in my Forehead and Now I Have Horrible Pain. Normal?

asked 8 months ago by Candy Tel in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 180 times
Tags: forehead, 3 days post-op, headache, options, pain

I feel like I was hit in the head with a brick. I called the doctor and her assistant picked up and said the pain should go away in 3-4 days. Why is this happening? Is this a sign of something horrible? Is this temporary pain or will it last forever? I am worried sick, does this head ache mean something bad ??

8 answers to I Had Botox 3 Days Ago in my Forehead and Now I Have Horrible Pain. Normal?

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Head pain after Botox

Is this a headache, or a pain in a focal area of the forehead right at a site of injection? Does the pain hurt more with certain activities? Does the pain shoot in different areas? Is there a bump at an injection site? Did the bone get bruised? Is there a collection of blood (hematoma) or an irritation of a nerve? Please see your doctor for them to evaluate you in person as this is not a common reaction.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Headaches can happen after Botox

It is not uncommon for some people to experience a headache for up to a week after a Botox treatment. However, it if is stonger than a headache or persists for more than a week, please consult your doctor.
Ava Shamban, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox/ Headache

Botox can cause headaches, migraines, and flu like symptoms. There is no way of knowing ahead of time if this will occur. Always read and educate yourself on the risks involved with any cosmetic/medical procedures. It is rare that excruciating pain lasts longer than 24 hours.
Joseph Serota, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Fort Lauderdale Botox

Headaches can occur after injections regardless of technique, and in fact, is one of the first things listed in the possible side effects in the insert. A more intense throbbing pain would suggest a focal hematoma (collection of blood) in the area which can occur as well. These will typically resolve with alternating ice and warm compresses sometimes by going through the characteristic color changes associated with bruising.
Will Richardson, MD

Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox headache

Headaches can occur infrequently after Botox injections although typically they are not as severe as yours seems to be. Perhaps you are also experiencing some anxiety related to the concerns you are having which is understandable. As long as things appear to be visibly normal and you are not also developing signs of an infection (a very unlikey event) such as redness, swelling, fevers etc. it doesn't sound like anything more. I would keep in touch with your doctor if it doesn't clear in a... more
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Headaches post Botox treatment

I wouldn't call this a "normal" outcome, but I have seen it happen a few times for maybe 3-4 days post treatment. If you've called your doctor and made them aware of the situation and the assistant said it should resolve within a few days, I'd agree with that. It won't last forever and it's not a sign of a bad injection or outcome.
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

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Headache following a BOTOX treatment is well reported.

The length of time these last varies with the individuals. In my personal experience, the treatment can trigger migraines in some individuals. My theories regarding why these heads develop related to muscle tension that is caused by the injection process itself. A way to test this theory would be to simply inject people with saline in the same area and see if the headaches occur with the same frequency. This type of data may actually have already been collected in... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Headaches are sometimes seen after Botox injections in the forehead

Althoaugh it isn't common, Botox injections into the forehead can sometimes04 cause pain afterwards. Normally patients describe the pain as a headache. Most people think it is from the bone being touched with the needle which leads to the pain. There have been no reports that this symptom is ominous for any impending horrible outcome or side effect. Usually it last 3-4 days, but I have had patients report the headache for up to 2 weeks. more
Carla R. Retief, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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