I had MMR and tetnus vaccination 3 weeks ago. Is it safe to have Botox now?

Hi there,Vaccines do not have any affect on a botox treatment. It is okay to go ahead with the treatment. 

Yes, you may safely have Botox now. Always follow up with your injector at two weeks for an assessment of your results. 

You are able to be treated with Botox. Keep in mind, it will take 1-2 weeks for final results with Botox.

Thank you for your excellent question.  You should be just fine to proceed with your Botox treatment.  Please be sure to see an expert for an in-person consultation to fully discuss your concerns and your goals and expectations in order to determine the best treatment plan.  Hope this helps and best wishes! 

Kcaff,
This is actually a good question. The answer to your question is Botox can be administered safely with any vaccine.
As an aside, it is interesting to note that there have been no studies performed on administering the flu vaccine simultaneously with any other vaccine. This fact is listed within the package insert section 7.1 where considerations are listed.  Because of this, it is reasonable to elect to have the flu shot administered separate from other vaccines.

The vaccinations will have no effect on the Botox and neither will the Botox affect them so go ahead

Yes, it is safe to have Botox.  There is no contraindication to having Botox injections and getting vaccinated.

Thank you for your question kcaff. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein
used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into
the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The
most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the
horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the
vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the
crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.The safety record of Botox is well established.
The product has been used for over 20 years for a variety of treatments with
minimal side effects. Botox is amongst the safest treatments for treating
facial wrinkles.While Botox is one of the safest treatments
offered, there are some situations where it is not appropriate. These include
anyone who has an allergy to any of the inactive ingredients or who has had an
allergic reaction to any botulinum product including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or
Myobloc. The safety and efficacy of Botox has not been established in women who
are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Therefore, women in
these categories are advised to wait until breast feeding is completed prior to
having a Botox treatment. Botox should not be placed in the skin on the site of
an infection. Those who are taking an
aminoglycoside antibiotic, an anesthetic, D-penicillamine, antimalarials, or
immunosuppressants should not be treated, nor should those who have undergone
chemotherapy within the previous six months. It is important to avoid blood
thinners before and after a treatment. These include both prescription and
non-prescription medications such as warfarin (coumadin), aspirin, ibuprofen,
alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginko biloba. Those with conditions that affect
muscles and nerves such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou
Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome should not
undergo Botox treatments. Having a vaccination three weeks prior is not a contraindication to Botox treatment.The safety and efficacy of Botox treatments have
not been determined in women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or
breast feeding. There is also no evidence that Botox crosses the placental
barrier, but such studies have not been published. While some physicians are
comfortable treating women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or
breast feeding, in the absence of data I err on the side of caution and
recommend that my patients avoid Botox and other such cosmetic treatments until
they are no longer breast feeding.With any injection, there are risks such as
pain, bleeding, bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection. We take
special precautions to minimize these risks such as using a painless technique.
We also treat bruises with a laser as early as the next day. Bruises usually
resolve within two weeks if untreated. After a laser treatment bruises usually
resolve in 1-3 days, but may still take two weeks for full resolution. In
addition to these risks, with Botox there is also a risk that the product spreads
or diffuses to nearby structures. Spread to nearby muscles can lead to side
effects such as the temporary appearance of droopy eyelids or a temporary
asymmetric smile.After a Botox treatment, I recommend that my
patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for
24 hours and not lie down flat for four hours. This is because all of these
activities may possibly lead to the movement of the product and consequent side
effects such as droopy eyelids as described above. Although there have been no
definitive studies shown that these actually occur and some physicians do not
provide such aftercare instructions, in the absence of data I err on the side
of caution and recommend that my patients avoid such activities.Please consult with a doctor for specific
recommendations. Good luck!