I Have Constant Headaches After Botox in Forehaed, Crowfeet and Between Eyebrows?

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I Have Constant Headaches After Botos in Forehaed, Crowfeet and Between Eyebrows.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Your symptoms seem troubling and you should see a neurologist. Possibly adjacent muscles are overcompensating and working too hard after the treated muscles begin to relax, or the technique of the injections is irritating the lining of the bone underneath the muscles which can cause pain, or your muscles are sensitive to the injections if the injector is penetrating them.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Headaches are a normal side effect of Botox injections and should last no more than a few days. Ibuprofen should help with the pain. But what is your definition of &ldquo;constant?&rdquo; If your headaches are lasting longer than normal, consult your doctor and possibly ask for a referral to see a specialist.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I can't tell you how many patients seek Botox injections in the forehead and in the corrugator areas (11 lines) for headache relief - calling it "Botox for migraines" - and it works.

	There are also the rare patient (like you) that gets headaches in the forehead area after Botox injection. The good ews is that it will not persist. The important point is that if it does persist, you can't assume it is from the Botox and you should see a neurologist for a work-up to make sure it isn't something ominous causing the headache. Talk to your primary care doctor and get a referral to see a neurologist if the headache persists and if it gets worse, go to the emergency room.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Headaches after botox is possible in some rare cases but generally lasts no more than a couple of days.  If the headaches have persisted for more than 2 weeks then it is most likely unassociated with botox.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD · Answer

You did not mention how long ago you had your Botox or how long your headaches have persisted.  Headaches that last for a few days are common especially if you are new to Botox and are not used to the way it feels.  These usually respond to Tylenol or ibuprofen.  If your headaches have persisted for longer than a few weeks, they are probably unrelated to your Botox.  Please return to your injector or internist to be evaluated if your headaches persist.

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