Myasthenia gravis - would it be okay for me to get Botox on my forehead?

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Hi I had myashensia gravis in the past and I did the surgery to remove the glances and I'm okay . Would it be okay for me to get Botox on my forehead

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Myastenia Gravis is a neurological condition that effects the strength of muscles.  Botox weakens muscles.  The combination of weakness of Botox and Myastenia Gravis can create an over-exaggerated and prolonged result.  For this reason, it is not recommended to inject Botox in patients with Myastenia Gravis.I hope this helps.

Praven Chetty, MD · Answer

Dear Iwantbubblebutt:

Unfortunately, Botox injections are contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis.  I recommend seeing an expert cosmetic physician who can discuss alternate treatment options in softening your forehead lines.  Best wishes.

Paul Pietro, MD · Answer

Good Day lwantbubblebutt,Thank you for your question. At our center patients with this neurological condition, no matter what state of stability would not be administered Botox. This would not be recommended. There are safer means to address the wrinkles on your forehead.

Daniel Lensink, MD · Answer

A recent study has shown that Botox can spread along nerves to places distant from the injection site. Given this as well as the fact that both botulinum toxin and myasthenia gravis weaken muscles by disrupting the communication between nerves and muscles, it would be unwise to use any form of botulinum toxin.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is not recommended to get Botox with this type of neurologic disease. You might have a prolonged or exaggerated result from the treatment.

Myasthenia gravis - would it be okay for me to get Botox on my forehead?

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