Can I get Botox or Dysport if I am taking antibiotics for Cellulitis near my eye?

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Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I would not recommend that you have a botox treatment with an active infection.  Best to wait till the infections clears .  Best of luck

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

I would not recommend getting Botox while you have an active infection near the area that is being treated. You don't want to risk the infection spreading or worsening. Don't worry, your cellulitis will hopefully resolve within a week or so and you can always get Botox at that time once the infection has cleared up. Be well!

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Steph.  Cellulitis is a serious infection and if the injections were to be anywhere near the procedure site, we would not recommend treatment.  If you were doing the forehead or glabella and the injection were below the eyes, that might be different, but any injections should be clearly outside the infected area.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would avoid any injection treatment into an area that is infected.  Further, cosmetic treatments should be avoided when someone has any infection in or on the body.  I wish you the best, Dr. Emer.

Matheson A. Harris, MD · Answer

Although Botox is safe and effective to use while on antibiotics, it should not be given with an active infection anywhere near the injection site.  The inflammation and swelling could lead to migration of the Botox into other parts of the face, or the infection could be spread by the needle as it is being used.

Daniel Radin, MD · Answer

I would recommend not to get any botox, dysport or any cosmetic treatment if you have an active infection.   Wait until the infection clears.Dr. Daniel Radin, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Dermatologist

John R. Burroughs, MD · Answer

I would not recommend this to a patient if they were seeking botox from me while an infection is being treated.  Cellulitis can be very severe and spread into the eye socket.  I would check with your prescribing physician.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It would be best to avoid Botox until your antibiotics are done. Not because there is an issue between the two. But because your Cellulitis needs to resolve. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Can I get Botox or Dysport if I am taking antibiotics for Cellulitis near my eye?

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