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Botox After Retinal Detachment?

asked 2 years ago by annahelenabanana in west chester, pennsylvania
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 1,138 times
Tags: face

I had a retinal detachment 5 years ago -- is this any reason not to try botox ? It would be a first-time use of botox around the eyes.

32 answers to Botox After Retinal Detachment?

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Botox & Retinal Detachment?

We actually have an employee that had laser surgery for retinal detachment several years ago and since that time has been safely injected with Botox and Dysport more than a few times. Botox injections will not affect the inner eye so feel free to move forward.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Botox is SAFE after Retinal Detachment

Botox acts simply by interfering with muscle contraction where it is placed by your doctor. Unless is is placed in huge volumes it does not go anywhere and is extremely safe. It will have NO effect on nor cause a retinal detachment. To know everything you need to know about BOTOX, please follow the informative lead below. Dr. P. Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox after retinal surgeryno

Botox should have no effect on the retinal surgery and its integrity. It works on the muscles in the face and not on the inner structures of the eye. As always, see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Proper Botox administration safe after retinal detachment.

Botox and Dysport can usually be used around the eyes after retinal detachment surgery however it's important for your doctor to know if you have any issues with dry eyes or eye exposure. It may be helpful for you to feel comfortable by seeing a specialist familiar with retinal surgery and can manage any issues related to the eyes.
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and retinal detachment

There should be no problem to try Botox for aesthetic uses after a retinal detachment.  Good luck with the treatment!
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox safe after retinal detachment

Botox may be used safely for cosmetic reasons after a retinal detachment. When used correctly, Botox is limited to the muscles that intertwine with the skin, and does not penetrate the eye itself.
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Botox After Retinal Detachment?

Botox injections, by a qualified injector, should not pose any problems to your retina.  As an Oculoplastic surgeon, I have many patients that are in your position, and I have never seen an issue. 
Sam Goldberger, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and Retinal Detachment

Botox should be used with caution and care around the eye.  The appropriate amount of dilution and proper technique are important.  Retinal detachment is not a contraindication for use of Botox with an experienced injector.
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No problem with Botox and Qretinal detachment

Not to worry, Botox is injected into the muscles, far from the structures within the eye. There is no danger.
Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist
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Botox Use after Retinal Detachment

There is no reason why the Botox would effect the retinal detachment.  As always, however, please make sure that you are being injected by an experienced physician.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Botox is very safe

If injected properly by an experienced doctor or nurse, there is virtually no risk to your retina.  Botox is used to treat the muscles around the eyes that cause wrinkles in the crows feet, frown lines between your eyes, can even be used to lift your eyebrows.   
David A. F. Ellis, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox after retinal detachment

The two are unrelated and your detachment was years ago.  Have fun trying Botox for the first time!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Botox doesn't have an effect on retinal detachment

I agree with all the experts on this one.  I've never heard of any cases in which Botox had anything to do with retinal detachment.
Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO

Austin Dermatologist
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Botox Will Not Affect the Retina

Cosmetic Botox can safely be used around the eyelids without affecting the Retina.  As an ocular plastic surgeon many of my cosmetic patients have had past retinal, glaucoma, or cataract surgeries.  I have safely and effectively injected Botox, Dysport and fillers like Restylane, Sculptra and Juvederm around the eyelids for over a decade.
Mark Berkowitz, MD

Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox should have no interaction with retina

Botox treatment should not have any affect on your retina.  While it is a known complication for Botox to affect the muscle that holds the eyelid open, this is very rare and almost unheard of complication when the injector is skilled.  There are some conditions where Botox is used purposefully to modify the activity of the muscles that control eyelid and eyeball movement.
Louis W. Apostolakis, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

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You're Good To Go

There is no reason why you shouldn’t use Botox. Botox injections should not affect the inner eye so feel free to go ahead and use it.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox after Retinal detachment is OK

Botox does not get into the eyeball unless it is directly injected into the globe (which wouldnt happen).Therefore around the eyes are fine for botox. I have several patients who have had retinal detachments, cataract surgery in the past or lasik that have botox and do just fine..(No different than if they didn't have an eye problem or previous eye surgery) 
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Eye surgery and Botox combination

Although Botox is used around the eyes, the visual complex of the eye is not affected.  The two systems are completely different embryologically.  Thus, it is OK for you to undergo Botox injections with a history of retinal detachment. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport and eye consideration

Medical grade botulinum toxins such as Botox or Dysport works by blunting the neuromuscular junction and thereby relaxing muscles and minimizing frown lines. Eye problems such as retinal detachment should not be affected. Very rarely when Botox or Dysport is injected for the 11's between eyebrows, the upper eyelids may be affected and slightly droopy eyelids may persist for few weeks but should not affect vision.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox Following Retinal Detachment

I am not aware of any reason in particular that would preclude you from having Botox injections following retinal detachment surgery. The muscle groups that are normally targeted during cosmetic Botox injections are anatomically distinct and distant from the retina. You should be fine proceeding with Botox treatment. 
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox will not affect retinal detachment

  Using Botox after retinal detachment will not affect the retina. Botox is a molecule that is injected very superficially around the muscles that you would like to treat. The muscles absorb this molecule which allows them to relax. This molecule will not travel to the retina or interfere with your detachment. 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 is safe after retinal detachment

Yes, you can safely have Botox injections for wrinkle reduction after retinal detachment. The muscle groups involved in retinal detachment and repair are not in proximity to the facial muscles treated with Botox.
Daniel Townsend, MD

Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox for periorbital wrinkles

As other physicians have said, Botox when injected properly will ONLY work on the muscles it is injected into. It will have NO effect on what is happening in the eye itself, thus no effect on your retina. Try Botox and enjoy!! The results are addicting!!!
Dawn L. Sammons, DO

Ohio Dermatologist
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Botox and eye surgery

It is very safe to use botox after retinal detachment. The key is to go to a dermatologist/plastic surgeon / ophthalmologist with experience in botox. The material is injected outside the eye, & has no bearing on the eye globe.
Khaled El-Hoshy, MD

Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elhoshy.com

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Botox after retinal detachment

In my opinion I would ask for a eye clearance from the treating retinal specialist before I would take any chance on using Botox around my eyes. Remember you can always get Botox, but you ONLY have 2 eyes. From MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Botox After Retinal Detachment

Since Botox remains in the local area of injection, you should have no concerns about potential effects on the retina. Likewise, I am unaware of any documentation of intraocular effect of Botox.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Retinal detachment history is not a reason to avoid Botox injections

Some people who have retinal detachment are more near-sighted than others. Botox would not change this characteristic of your vision and would not make you more prone to a retinal detachment. The common uses of Botox for the area between the eyebrows and the crows feet (sides of the eyes) would not make you more susceptible to developing a retinal detachment. As you have had a history of such, you could feel even more secure by checking with your retinal specialist.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox after eye issues

Botox can be safely injected in the periocular area in basically any patient with intraocular pathology. Of course, it is important not to inject so much Botox so that the lids can close.
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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No problem with botox after retinal detachment

The history of retinal detachment surgery poses no special issues. Please find a good Botox injector from one of the core aesthetic specialties. This includes eye plastic surgery, facial plastics, dermatology, and general plastic surgery.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox will not effect eye surgery

Getting Botox after retinal detachment surgery is not a problem. This type of surgery is not related to the muscles of the eye. Botox only effects muscles so that even if you had a the very rare problem of temporary weakening of the eye muscles, there would be no impact on your retina. Hope this is helpful.
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and previous eye problems

Botox is safe to use in and around the eyes to help with wrinkles, blepharospasm (twitching of the eyes) and forehead and brow lines. It should have no interaction with a previous retinal problem when injected appropriately. The only time I would avoid it if you have a droopy eyelid since it could diffuse and make it worse. I hope this information helps.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Affects Muscle

Botox affects the muscles around the eyes and not the eye itself. Even if some Botox would inadvertently enter the eye itself, it would effect the muscles of the lid. Even, in the worst scenario, if Botox was poorly injected into the crow's feet, the lateral rectus muscle might be involved and though you might look cross eyed, there would be no retinal involvement. (BTW no longer have I never seen this, I have not personally heard of this happening).
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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