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Tightness, Heavy Head 24 Hours After Botox

asked 1 year ago by mummytotwins in uk
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 577 times
Tags: forehead, frown lines, heavy, side effects, tightness

My Head is Starting to Feel Tight and Heavy 24hours After Botox to Forehead and Frown Line. What's happening?

2 answers to Tightness, Heavy Head 24 Hours After Botox

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Tightness After Botox

Hi Mummy. We have heard this before from our patients as well. A feeling of "tightness" especially in the forehead area. It seems counterintuitive because we are actually relaxing the muscles, but we do hear patients refer to a sensation of tightness regularly. As for the "heavy" sensation, we have not heard this often, but we would not be alarmed by it. You should get used to the feeling of getting Botox injected over time. more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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What to expect after Botox injections

It is not uncommon for patients to have these sensations after Botox injections.  The area may feel tight and heavy and their may be various explanations for this.  Most patients get "used to it" or the sensation goes away.  Keep in mind that Botox is a liquid injected into muscles and therefore may contribute to the tightness or heavyness you feel.  As long as everything else is fine, do not worry.  Otherwise contact your doctor.
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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