Botox Cosmetic Use with Long-term Illness or Medical Condition

Question

Are there any illnesses or medical conditions that would make Botox Cosmetic unsafe to use?
Is it safe to use Botox if you have a long-term illness like cancer or HIV?  What about if you have a medical condition (I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Type 3, a genetic disorder)?

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Anna,
There are some contraindications to Botox use. Patients with neurological disorders such as myasthenia gravis should not receive Botox.  Patients with HIV, cancer, and Ehlers Danlos may safely receive Botox treatments.  Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox is a very safe and locally acting medication when injected by experienced board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists.  Having cancer or HIV does not preclude you from enjoying the benefits of Botox.  There is some concern about Botox use with neurological disorders.  However, I feel many of these fears are unfounded.  The medical companies are just being very cautious to ensure the highest level of saftey.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would avoid Botox use in patients  with neurologic disorders.  Certainly patients that have multiple medical problems should probably avoid Botox.  In addition pregnant women or women who are actively breast feeding should not have Botox.

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox is an extremely safe and very effective medicine. It works by entering muscles and relaxing them. Botox is injected directly under the skin or into the muscle directly. Botox remains in this area and does not typically move. Botox is been used successfully in many patients with chronic conditions such as cancer, HIV, diabetes or high blood pressure. Patients who have autoimmune disorders should consult with their rheumatologist before beginning a course of Botox.

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Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Ehler Danlos type 3 is mostly hyperextesibility of joints and may be skin. However, Ehler Danlos patients can have muscle weakness as one of their symptoms. If you do have muscle weakness in any form I would advise you not to have BOTOX. Cancer and HIV is NOT a contraindication to the use of BOTOX

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