Is it normal to feel sick after Botox/filers?

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I had fillers in my nose/ cheeks and had Botox in my jaw/eyebrows for a brow lift (all on different appointments). I felt fine after getting fillers in my cheeks and Botox in my jaw but when I had fillers in my nose and Botox in my eyebrows both times after I felt very sick; I had a very bad headache and felt light headed as if I was going to faint. I was just wondering is it normal to feel this way after?

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. While headaches are common, your other symptoms may not be related to Botox injections. If you're still feeling unwell, I would follow up with your injector or a physician.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A light headache/migraine post injectables is rather common and will subside however if the headache/dizziness is severe/persistent for several days/weeks - I suggest seeking medical attention right away. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

A headache can be typical, but feeling faint is not. If it persists, I recommend following up with your injector. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. Hope this helps.

Mark Kearns, MBChB, BSc, FRACGP · Answer

Do you feel ok now? You might need a check up to make sure it isn't something completely separate to the Botox.
Headaches are reasonably common but light headedness is probably quite rare (though still possible).

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for you for question and we always recommend that you have these in the offices of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon – and that in these consultations, you learn all of the potential adverse events or things that happen to many – including headaches. These can persist for several weeks after the procedure, but I am sure you will do fine shortly.

Is it normal to feel sick after Botox/filers?

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