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If you're suffering from chronic sinusitis, then you should consult a board-certified ENT for evaluation and management. BOTOX treatments will not have any effect on your sinus condition.I hope this is helpful for you.
Although you haven't indicated where on the face, or body, you're interested in treating with Botox, there shouldn't be a problem with the sinusitis. If there is an acute infective episode, then I would avoid it. Otherwise, the effect of Botox on the facial muscles should not exacerbate the chronic sinusitis. Please check with your physician who is treating you for this.
I would agree with Dr. Rand. I do not see any contraindications but would avoid it if actively infected or congested. The Botox should work on the superficial muscles of the face.
the only contraindication for infections is in active infections particularly in the skin through which you are injecting. no problem with sinusitis, chronic
Patients with sinusitis may undergo Botox injections as long as there is no acute infections in which case an ENT specialist should evaluate them first, clear the infection and then Botox may be injected.