Can Botox cause tightness, heaviness, tension headache right after Botox injection and continue for over a week?

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I had Botox on my forehead/between eyes, a total of 25 units. By the next morning, My head, above my eyes feels achy, tight, headache. I'm now 8 days post op, I can barely lift my brows and have no frown lines. How long before things will loosen up? I had 40 units of Botox, same area once before 2yrs. Ago and felt the exact symptoms. I thought since I had less this time around, that I wouldn't have this tightness feeling so much. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox can sometimes cause headaches in a few people with poor or improper injection technique.  I suggest speaking to physician if it is not getting better.  This is not common.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vito C. Quatela, MD · Answer

Some patients report a sensation of heaviness in the area that has been treated with Botox®. This may be related to a weakening of the treated muscles. If this persists or worsens, you should seek an evaluation by your doctor who performed the injection.

Ava T. Shamban, MD · Answer

Sometimes when too many
units are injected, especially in the forehead, you can experience
your symptoms.  Although uncommon, these symptoms usually subside over 1-2
weeks.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

There is a wide range of variability in the doses required to correct muscle contraction in individual patients.  That is to say, the same condition in 2 different patients may require markedly different dosages of drug.  It may be that you require a lower dose of Botox than most people.  I would to discuss your outcomes with a highly experienced injector to see how you can achieve best outcomes in the future.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible to experience headaches after a Botox treatment. If the problem persists after 2 weeks, schedule an appointment with your injector to discuss treatment options. Best,

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