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Can I Still Get Botox After a Stroke?

asked 3 years ago by boogie in leicester, england
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,745 times
Tags: candidate, stroke

I had a Stroke in 2004, which affected the right side of my face for eight months. Now that I'm fine, I was wondering if it's possible to get Botox on my face? Thank you.

12 answers to Can I Still Get Botox After a Stroke?

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Botox after facial paralysis from a stroke?

Hello Boogie. It should be fine to have Botox as long as you have fully recovered from the stroke, do not have any other neurological disorders and have the approval the physician that treated you for the stroke.  Good luck.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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I would speak with your neurologist before having...

Hi Boogie, I would speak with your neurologist before having anything done.  Most likely it would be fine to have Botox in your face 4 years after a stroke that you have recovered from, but still get clearence from your  "stroke" doctor first.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox after a stroke

Botox cosmetic can be used on the face as long as it is ok with your medical doctor. It should have no effect on your previous stroke other than limiting motion of the muscles treated with the Botox.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is fine after a prior stroke

You should have no problems with botox because of a prior stroke.  The botox effect (preventing specific muscles from wrinkling the skin) is temporary, so you will require additional treatments in the future.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is okay after a stroke

Botox is used to temporarily paralyze the underlying muscle to smooth out the overlying skin. This is most effective around the eyes for the "crow's feet," between the eyebrows for the frown lines, and in the forehead for wrinkles.  Botox will not affect your previous stroke symptoms and will not cause you to have another stroke.  I often use Botox in patients who previous had strokes to help restore some balance to their face.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Botox and stroke

A stroke doesn't necessarily prohibit you from getting botox. That being said, if the stroke interferes with eyelid closure, botox around the eyes may be a problem. Talk to your injector and discuss what is the best option for you.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox after a stroke?

Since it has been over five years, for the most part, I believe you are okay to receive Botox injections. However, I would recommend an input from your neurologist on the matter before proceeding.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Check with your neurologist before receiving Botox after a stroke

  Before receiving Botox after having had a stroke, it is important to consult with your neurologist to make sure that there are no other neurological issues that may be causing muscle imbalance or other facial symptoms. After a neurological evaluation, Botox may successfully be used to help erase cosmetic wrinkles in the face. For more information on Botox or to schedule an iConsult, please visit us online at: 
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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BOTOX after stroke

Presuming that you are neurologically stable with no other events in the past few years, I would have your neurologist/stroke doctor confirm and then there would be no theoretical reason why there should be a problem with BOTOX. I have corrected Bell's palsy asymmetries quite successfully with BOTOX. 
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox after a stroke

If your whatever neurologic issue you had 5 years ago (stroke / TIA / bell's palsy ) has resolved totally, I would not have a conceptual problem with using Botox for a cosmetic reason. It is EXTREMELY important to clear from the start that you do NOT have ANOTHER neuromuscular condition (such as Eaton Lambert, Myasthenia Gravis etc) in which cases you would be VERY sensitive to the Botox and MAY suffer a serious complication.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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After being cleared from your neurologist stand point it should be safe

I have used Botox in patients with asymmetry from neurological issues.  I believe Botox is safe after a stroke, unless there are other neuromuscular disorders present.
Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment of stroke and facial paralysis

Boogie, I agree that it is always wise to have clearance from your physician that you are medically stable to undergo any medical procedure. With that being said, I have treated a large number of patients who have suffered facial paralysis for any number of reasons, including stroke. With long term paralysis, greater than 2 years, treatment with Botox is a nice option to provide improved symmetry. Some patients can suffer synkinesis, or abnormal muscular tics or contractions, and Botox... more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

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