How Often Does Dysport Cause Headache Pain?

Question

Are there any other side effects that one should expect?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

These headaches can last a few hours or a few weeks. While the incidence is very low, if you are one of the unfortuate people who always experience this side effect, it may be hard for you to be enthusiastic to have this service. Because injection techniques do vary, consider trying service with another injector and seeing if this makes any difference.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello.  Although rare, we do have patients report headache pain periodically after Botox and Dysport.  The effects usually no not last beyond a few hours and at most a day.

	Common Side effects of Dysport include: headache, injection site pain, injection site reaction, eyelid edema, eyelid ptosis (sagging) and nausea.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Both Dysport and Botox can be associated with a post-treatment headache. However, in my experience, the incidence is rather small (less than 5%). Otherwise, side effects and/or untoward reactions such as a drooping eyelid are exceedingly rare. The efficacy and lack of downtime with these procedures have helped fuel their popularity.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

The most common side effects of Dysport are: nose and throat irritation, headache, injection site pain, injection site skin reaction, upper respiratory tract infection, eyelid swelling, eyelid drooping, sinus inflammation, and nausea.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Greetings~

	We have had very few patients ever complain of headache following Dysport or Botox treatments.  If headache does occur, it generally follows the course of a regular tension headache for most patients and is alleviated with Tylenol or ibuprofen.  I have found most patients that do get a mild headache are new to Dysport or Botox treatments and it may be induced more from nervousness and anxiety about injections rather than the product itself.  (Patients will often hold their breath or become tense prior to injection which can contribute)  Even patients that have gotten headaches following injections wouldn't say it's a deterrent from future treatment. Most patients that suffer from headaches generally find their headaches overall improve or lessen in frequency after injections with Botox or Dysport.

	Good luck~

	Dr. Grant Stevens

How Often Does Dysport Cause Headache Pain?

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