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Botox for Breast Reconstruction Pain

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 292 times
Tags: pain

Have you seen positive results from Botox reducing pain related to breast reconstruction (as described in this news video)?  Do you consider it safe and effective?

3 answers to Botox for Breast Reconstruction Pain

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Botox for breast pain?

I have never heard of botox being used for breast pain. It works to prevent muscles from working...perios.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Use of Botox to relieve Breast Reconstruction Pain

Regarding: "Botox for Breast Reconstruction Pain Have you seen positive results from Botox reducing pain related to breast reconstruction (as described in this news video)? Do you consider it safe and effective?" Botox was originally approved by the FDA in the US for the use of debilitating muscle spasms and ticks. Since it paralyzes the muscle area into which it is placed, it soon found uses in treating OTHER disorders involving muscle spasms throughout the body.... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for Pain caused by implant breast reconstruction

This is an interesting report and certainly makes sense. Clearly, it is an off label indication and, as such, is not likely to be covered by insurance. However, if this preliminary report provides positive feedback as suggested here, it could be used to justify more extensive clinical trials which could lay the groundwork for medical indications.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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