I had Botox done two days ago on te centre section of foreheads for between eyebrows, and around lower eyes. Five hours after I had sex with my partner, resulting in a painful headache. This headache has now been constant. I keep getting mini muscle spasms in my forehead too. I'm also getting pain at top of neck at back of scalp but I'm not sure it's related. Is it possible that something has gone wrong?
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Small doses of Botox can cause smile paralysis if enough is injected in the correct area. 1.25 units is a very small amount and even if injected intentionally into the smile muscles, it would probably cause minimal weakness for a few weeks. Additionally, your injector would have to place...
Kaushiro,
Studies of botulism toxin A injection in pregnant women/animals are limited; however, these studies suggest that botulism toxin A does not cross the placenta, perhaps due to its large size.
I would consult with an OBGYN for close monitoring and advice.
Best of luck.
Thank you for the detailed question. Botox or other neuromodulators can be injected into the masseter muscle to help relax it and ease jaw pain caused by Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). It can also help cause the muscle to atrophy and decreasing the squareness of a jaw line. Fillers ...