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Can I Still Do Botox if I Am Doing Allergy Shots?

asked 1 year ago by Bundles in Denver, CO
Latest answer by Anifat Balogun, MD
Question viewed 456 times
Tags: age 25-34, female, allergy

I am currently doing allergy shots for trees, cats, dogs, grass, molds, roaches. With doing that and since I am on my maintance I have noticed I have started to become allergic to different things such as foods. So I was wondering if I could still do Botox with all these allergies?

16 answers to Can I Still Do Botox if I Am Doing Allergy Shots?

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Botox, Allergies and Allergy Shots.

There are no reports or studies that have shown any issues or unexpected outcomes in patients who experience environmental and/ or food allergies, who have also received Botox treatments. You should certainly consult with your allergist to make sure that there are no considerations regarding the timing of your allergy shots and your Botox treatments.
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and allergy shots

Yes, you can do these two treatments together.  Here in Florida, we're at "Allergy central" - and we regularly have patients who combine these two, without any issues.   All the best,
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and allergy treatment

There should not be any problem with you getting Botox and allergy shots.  The only problem is that you will be getting a lot of shots (unless you are using sublingual allergy treatments)!
P. Daniel Ward, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, go ahead and get both

As long as you can stand all the needles coming your way, there is no problem getting the allergy shots and the Botox injections.   Plus, you will have the added bonus of not being able to frown when you get the allergy shots.  In all seriousness though, there is no reason you can't do both from a medical standpoint.
Laurie Jacobson, MD

Seattle Dermatologist
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Botox & Allergy

You can have your Botox treatment. The allergy shots are directed to substances that you are allergic to. This has nothing to do with your botox treatment.
Khaled El-Hoshy, MD

Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elhoshy.com

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Botox and Allergy shots

Botox and Allergy shots: There is absolutely no  problem in having both treatments. They work in a different way .
Robert Kasten, MD

Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox and Allergy Shots

Yes, you can do Botox injections.  There are no reports of interactions with allergy shots and Botox injections.
Lisa Kates, MD

Annapolis Dermatologist
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Allergy shots for pollen and other allergens does not interfere with Botox injecitons

Yes, you can still have Botox injections despite having multiple allergies to environmental allergens. The risk of developing an allergy to Botox is extremely small but certainly should you have any unusual symptoms after the treatment, contact your doctor immediately.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botulinum Toxin injections (Dysport, Botox) and Allergy shots

Yes you should be able to undergo allergy shots as well as botulinum toxin injections simultaneously.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Patients receiving allergy shotws can also receive botox injections

Patients receiving allergy shotws can also receive botox injections. There is no correlation to my knowledge between the content of allergy shots and botox and certainly no correlation between botox and airborne allergens.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Is Botox Safe in Patient Undergoing Allergy Shots?

Hi Bundles, As long as my patient is not allergic to human albumin (in Botox), or Botox, I would allow them to have a little Botox if indicated.  Good luck with those allergies and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Should be fine

Allergies are very common. Botox injections are very popular (the most popular cosmetic procedure in the US). There have been no reports of cross reactions to allergy shots and Botox.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Allergies and Botox

I doubt Botox would give you a problem, but you have an allergist to consult as well, and you should run it by him/her first.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Can I Still Do Botox if I Am Doing Allergy Shots?

Yes but check with your Allergist just to make sure. Than discuss with your Botox injecting doctor. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Most likely not a problem.

However, since you are under the care of a physician and spending a great deal of time and energy getting treatment with our allergist, please ask your allergist how they feel about having the service.  It is unlikely they will say no but if they do so, please respect their advise as you have entrusted your care to this individual.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Most likely you can do Botox

I know of no interactions between allergy shots and Botox.  Allergies to Botox itself are extremely rare.  If you are concerned, talk to you doctor prior to getting the Botox. 
Brent Spencer, MD

Frisco Dermatologic Surgeon

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