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Botox 

What it is: Cosmetic injection to relax wrinkle-forming facial muscles intended to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox injections typically last up to 4 months.

What it addresses:

- Lines between eyebrows
- Furrows on forehead
- Crow's feet
- Smile lines
- Neck wrinkles
- Bell's Palsy
- Facial Asymmetry
- Excessive sweating

 
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Botox side effects - How long does a Botox headache last?

I received 25 units for TMJ on 8/21 - a slight headache began that evening. The following morning (8/22), I had a full-blown headache. I took Tylenol and it seemed to help a little. Upon waking the next day (8/23) the headache again was full-blown, I took some more Tylenol, they are helping a little.

How long will these headaches persist? I pray they don't last for the whole 3 months! I hate to be a whiner, but it seems I traded the muscle spasms for a full-blown headache. Perhaps this is a sign I need to try other avenues, which I have done, this was my last hope for relief from TMJ. (I have no pain and it is on one side, I do consider myself blessed to be without pain, though).

I hope you can give me an answer. Thanks.

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Asked by: Debranne
Indianapolis IN

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September 2, 2008

Botox helps more headaches than it causes

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sorry to hear that you have experienced headaches after your Botox injections.

Now that it is over a week later, I am pretty sure that your prayers have come true. I have not heard of headaches following Botox injections lasting for more than a day or so. Please let us know how you are doing. Often the headache may not be related to the Botox, but due to the needle either bruising a nerve, or causing minor bleeding with a painful hematoma.

By the way, dental bite blocks are very helpful for the pain of TMJ Syndrome.

Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

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kerri
kerri
10/17/08

I have had botox twice. The first time 25 uynit I had 25 units, this time 20 I look really
mad and I too am suffering from terrible
headaches. There was no response on how l
long these will last!

Michelle Snyder
Michelle Snyder
10/29/08

I'm also glad to hear that I'm not the only one having a Botox headache!! And blurred vision in my left eye. I have been told it is normal but find myself whinning and wishing I had never had it done. My injection was on 10/23 I hope my head stops hurting soon.

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