I have trigeminal neuralgia. Would having botox for 11's and a brow lift exacerbate the condition?

There is no contraindication to the use of Botox in a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Botox may or may not improve your pain but certainly should not make it worse.

Thank you for your question. Using Botox in your situation is very safe. If anything it may improve your symptoms by relaxing the muscles. It should not cause any worsening of your trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.

Shouldn't be a problem. By brow lift, I am assuming you are talking about using Botox not surgery? Book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below). Best, Dr. Nazarian

Thanks for sharing your question. I can
appreciate your concern.



Trigeminal neuralgia is the consequence of piercing muscles
around the face on branches of the trigeminal cranial nerve. ( a sensory nerve
of the face). Botox which paralyzes the muscles, have being approved for the
use of migraine headaches for this main reason.

Depending on the location of your neuralgia, botox should
help with the symptoms.



On the same token, surgery in this area will stretch your
nerves, creating a temporary numbness to the nerves. You may experience
potential improvement to the areas where the surgery is performed.



Make sure to have an evaluation by a board certified plastic
surgeon who has experience in facial cosmetic surgery and migraine surgery.



Best wishes

Theoretically there shouldn't be a link; however, you don't know the trigger for your neuralgia and I would strongly recommend you avoid all elective facial procedures, especially cosmetic as it may trigger the neuralgia.

It depends on whether on not you have trigger points. If you do have trigger points and they are in the forehead, then brow lift could exacerbate the problem. If not, then Botox and brow lift should not pose a problem. Best of luck.Dr Mueller

You should have no difficulty getting Botox for your 11s in regards to your neuralgia.i am not sure what type of brow lift you are talking about but discuss it with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon