I just had Botox injections in my forehead and between brows 2 days ago. What should I do?

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I also have ruptured discs in my neck, so with this headache I also have more tense pain in my neck also. Can I take an Advil or anything for that matter? I know before the treatment they asked if I took these medications . So didn't know if I should. Can someone help with this?

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

This is not a rare concern after facial Botox treatment. You can use Ibuprofen or Tylenol or whatever usual headache medications work for you at this point. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Yamini, MD, FACS · Answer

This is not an unusual complaint after Botox; fortunately it usually goes away by itself after a few days.  It's safe to take Advil two days after your treatment.  It will not cause bleeding or bruising.  Best of luck.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Headaches can occur after Botox or other neurotoxin injections. I have some patients that say they only get headaches when they have Botox and others and only get headaches when they have Dysport. I also have some patients that say they get headaches when they go to certain injectors. This may be partly because of the way they dilute the neurotoxin. Often putting more volume into tissue causes more stretch of the tissue, leading to headaches.   If headaches to occur, they typically don't last more than a couple days. You can also treat this was standard medication such as Tylenol or Advil aspirin ibuprofen etc.   I would only avoid things that can thin your blood if you already have an active bruise that is associated with your neurotoxin injection. If it is after 24 hours, and you are not bruised,  you're probably safe to take all of the above medications.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Sometimes a headache can develop after a BOTOX injection.  If that is the case, unfortunately all you can do is wait it out.  Treat your headache with the meds that you normally use when you get a headache.  Advil is OK if that works for you

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Botox and headaches.  Rarely sometimes patients can get a headache after Botox injection.  I recommend extra strength tylenol.  Because you also have pain from a ruptured disc I would check with your treating physician to see if you can take anything stronger for your disc pain.

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