Dysport Headache - How Long Will It Last?

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I had Dysport in my forehead and around my eyes 5 days ago. I have felt terrible ever since. I feel really really weak in my head and have a constant headache. How long will this feeling last? It looks good but when I raise my eyebrows it feels really really tight. I am really scared about how it has made me feel and hope that I am not going to feel like this for long.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

This is completely normal at first. It should resolve after 2 weeks if not sooner. In the meantime you can take some over the counter pain medication to help relieve the symptoms.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Just like with Botox, there may be a risk of developing a headache with Dysport as well.  Fortunately, the headache should improve and resolve shortly.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

It is common to experience a headache after or Dysport injections. This occurs in about 25% of people and lasts a few hours. What you are describing sounds like something slightly different. It is likely that your muscles are paralyzed, yet you are subconsiously trying to contract those muscles....and because they do not work, you are feeling pain like a tension headache. This is not uncommon and goes away in about a week after your body adjusts to this.  Your nerves are like an electrical wire, and the elctricity (nerve impulse) still works after Botox or Dysport, but the light does not goe on (the muscle does not move).

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is a rare side effect of Dysport. Dysport can cause vision changes when it spreads to the muscles that control the movement of the eye. This is very rare and is often due to poor injection placement. Unfortunately, there is no way to reverse Dysport and will take time to resolve. I recommend following up with your ophthalmologist. Best of Luck!

David Hansen, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to get a headache after injection of botox/ dysport and fortunately they go away in a few days to a week without any treatment. Taking advil helps them go away faster.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Dysport Headache - How Long Will It Last?

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Answer: This is a rare side effect of Dysport.

Answer: This is a rare side effect of Dysport.

Answer: Headaches after Dysport or Botox spontaneously resolve in a few days to a week.

Answer: Headaches after Dysport or Botox spontaneously resolve in a few days to a week.

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Dysport Headache - How Long Will It Last?

Answers (10)

Answer: This is a rare side effect of Dysport.

Answer: This is a rare side effect of Dysport.

Answer: Headaches after Dysport or Botox spontaneously resolve in a few days to a week.

Answer: Headaches after Dysport or Botox spontaneously resolve in a few days to a week.

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