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

March 11, 2015
Asked By:jeni7 in Los Angeles, CA

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

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