Headaches and sore jaw after botox.

Thank you for your question.  I have had patients complain of headaches after Botox treatments; it usually subsides in a day or two.  As far as chewing difficulty, this seems very unlikely related to Botox.  Call your injector and let him/her know what you are experiencing.    Best of luck to you.  

Your symptoms do not sound botox related.  However there have been reports of people feeling some flu like symptoms after botox injections.

It isn't uncommon for a patient to develop a headache following Botox treatments although jaw pain is unusual. Are you sure you aren't coming down with the flu? If not, your symptoms should resolve in a few days and there shouldn't be any issue with your having future Botox treatments. Hope this helps. 

Headaches do happen but rather infrequently after Botox Administration. Most of the time it is related to an minor injury of the underlying nerve or sometimes it's just a bruise from penetrating a nearby small blood vessel. If you feel considerably better in the next few days, I would not be afraid to have to repeat treatment. See how it goes and keep us informed. Good luck from New York City

Thank you for your question bellagotti34. I am sorry to hear about your
situation. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with
facial expression. Headaches can occur after Botox and can be treated with Tylenol. Flu-like symptoms are rare, but typically resolve on their own. I have not heard of jaw discomfort after a treatment unless the Botox was placed in the masseter muscle in the lower face. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Hello,This can occur after Botox injection and should resolve in the next 7-10 days.  Typically people experience this the first time they try it. The swelling and inflammation of the muscles can cause tension and pressure even in areas no injected.  Its unlikely to reoccur in the future, but at future Botox injections, consider Dysport or Xeomin.  Of course you should always ask your doctor and report your symptoms.  You should be just fine.

Hello,
The headache might be as a result of the pulling effect on the muscles between the eyebrows. It is not a common phenomenon but I have seen it on few patients. Also, on rare occasions the flu like symptoms has been described after Botox injections. I would recommend seeing your injector if the symptoms are not improving or worsening overtime.
Best of luck

Botox can cause a headache especially in this area, especially if this is the first time.  In the past you have a tendency to overuse these muscles, and now that are not being used ( due to botox) you will get a headache that usually last up to a week. Tylenol or Advil can help . If this persist please contact the injector to be revisited.