Can You Get Acupuncture in Forehead After Botox?

June 19, 2011
Asked By:amfts in Daytona Beach, FL

I know that most all activities (facials, massage, etc.) can resume to normal, but there is no mention of acupuncture. What are the possible effects of getting acupuncture done in the forehead after having Botox?

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June 21, 2011

Answer: We really do not understand how acupuncture works.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 21, 2011

Answer: We really do not understand how acupuncture works.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 3, 2015

Answer: Acupuncture and Botox

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2015

Answer: Acupuncture and Botox

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox and acupuncture

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox and acupuncture

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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June 22, 2011

Answer: Botox and Acupuncture

Kenneth Dembny, II, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2011

Answer: Botox and Acupuncture

Kenneth Dembny, II, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2011

Answer: It is ok to have Acupuncture and Botox, just note the timing.

August 9, 2011

Answer: It is ok to have Acupuncture and Botox, just note the timing.

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