Botox harmful to liver and kidneys?

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11 answers to “Botox harmful to liver and kidneys?”

A: The recommended doses of Botox for cosmetic reasons are proven very safe

By Amir Moradi, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

There has been a significant number of research performed on the safety and applications of Botox. Botox has been proven to be extremely safe specially when used within FDA Guide lines. The therapeutic applications of Botox continues to grow as it has become the wonder drug. There are by... more

A: Botox safety

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

You bring up a valid question, but the answer is no. Used in the correct manner, Botox should not be harmful to your liver and kidneys. The FDA has approved the use of Botox and with this approval you can be rest assured that it is safe.

A: BOTOX Cosmetic is extremely safe-no distant side effects

By John E. Gross, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

BOTOX-injected in the usual amounts and locations for cosmetic applications is extremely safe. There have been literally millions of injections of BOTOX for cosmetic reasons and no reports of liver or kidney damage. BOTOX used for cosmetic applications has a local effect on the muscle. Any... more

A: Botox and systemic effects

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox injections are taken up locally by the muscles injected with the material. Therefore, it should not be taken up by the liver or the kidneys.

A: Botox does no harm to liver or kidneys

By Anifat Balogun, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

In the recommended amounts and limits to amounts that can be injected in one treatment session, Botox has not been shown to be harmful to the liver or kidneys.

A: Botox not harmful to the kidneys or liver.

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

As the others have indicated, Botox generally has no negative effects on the liver or kidneys. Doses should not exceed 500-600 units at any one time. If administered in excessively high doses, Botox can cause botulism, involving muscle paralysis, even death (with approximately 3,000 units).

A: Botox Not Harmful to Liver and Kidneys

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox does not cause any damage to liver or kidneys or any other body organs. It has been used since 1980 in thousands of patients without any reports of organ damage. Regards.

A: BOTOX has proven to be an extremely safe drug

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Nanfrnd Cosmetic BOTOX and Dysport have proven to be extremely safe products with amazing track records of reliability. Like any drug, too much of the product in the wrong place can lead to temporary concerns, but they are temporary and wear off. Concerns regarding the liver and... more

A: Botox Cosmetic is not known to cause liver or kidney damage

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are no known harmful affects to the liver or kidney with Botox Cosmetic treatments. Injections at recommended doses are not detectable in the blood stream, as there is minimal to no systemic absorption. Botox Cosmetic affects muscles of the face where it's injected. The usual doses of this treatment do... more

A: Cosmetic Botulinum toxin use and liver or kidney damage

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Generally, at the doses used and recommended for cosmetic use, the levels achieved in the bloodstream are extremely low. Therefore the amount that reaches the kidney or liver is inconsequential. This is to be distinquished from the disease botulism in which case considerable higher quantities could casue... more

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