Can I Still Get Botox After a Stroke?

September 13, 2008
Asked By:boogie in leicester, england

I had a Stroke in 2004, which affected the right side of my face for eight months. Now that I'm fine, I was wondering if it's possible to get Botox on my face? Thank you.

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September 16, 2008

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2010

Answer: Botox is okay after a stroke

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2010

Answer: Botox is okay after a stroke

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 5, 2012

Answer: Botox after a stroke?

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 5, 2012

Answer: Botox after a stroke?

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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December 24, 2009

Answer: Botox after facial paralysis from a stroke?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Botox after facial paralysis from a stroke?

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