Will Bulemia Affect Botox Results?

Question

I suffer from bulemia, will it stop my Botox from working?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

You should be under the care of a physician for the bulemia prior to undergoing Botox. That said, there is no direct interaction with the bulemia and Botox, but if your metabolism is excited because of poor nutrition, you might notice less duration of effect from the Botox. This is only theoretical and you might have no different reaction compared with someone without bulemia.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Bulemia will not affect the Botox and the Botox will nto affect the Bulemia.  However, it is best to make sure that you are also seeking treatment for your eating disorder.  Good luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Dear Hanhan
I think you can tell that the doctors here at Realself are much more concerned about your health than if you can get away with having BOTOX.  Can you have BOTOX safely--probably.  
Can you live with Bulimia, is a better question?  Anorexia has a very high mortality rate but death from bulimia is much less common.  However, serious electrolyte imbalance can occur from frequent induced vomiting leading to cardiac arrest and death.
A better question would be is what are you doing to treat your bulimia?  Both medication and cognitive behavioral therapy have been helpful assisting individuals like yourself gain control over the automatic thoughts that lead to over eating and then the need to purge.  
Bulimia is a shame disorder, but it is also very much affected by brain development.  I would strongly encourage you to seek more help with the bulimia.
Dr. Steinsapir

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Hanhan,
Bulemia will not effect Botox. 
Bulemia is a very serious, life threatening disorder.  I hope that you are seeking professional to assist you while you are suffering from your eating and body image disorder.
Please seek help if you are not already under the care of someone.  Be well.
Dr. P

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

As you are well aware this is not a healthy condition.
Bulemia itself should not cause alterations in the effects of Botox unless you were to sustain electrolyte abnormalities or severe protein malnutrition.

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