Cataracts Surgery and Botox

Question

I have a scheduled cataracts surgery in 2 weeks , but I alsohave a class reunion in 4 weeks and I want botox to smooth my lines before then . Can I get botox injections a week before cataracts injection? Is there any contraindication?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Although I am not aware of a reason to avoid having Botox injections two weeks before cataract surgery, your ophthalmic surgeon should approve your treatment preoperatively. If you are considering having the injections after your cataract surgery, then you should also obtain your ophthalmologist's approval as well.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

We agree with Dr. Schwartz that if you use Dysport (instead of Botox) that you will be able to wait until 1 week after surgery and still have plenty of time to see the full effects of Dysport (usually 2 days).

	Alternatively, you could just speak with your surgeon and get the Botox cleared beforehand.  We do not believe this would be contraindicated.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Agree with Dr. Cohen. Well done, not a issue. However, your ophthalmologist should have the last say in this. By the way it takes 2-3 weeks to see the full effect of the BOTOX so if you are going to do this, it needs to be done soon.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

As I am not an ophthalmologist, I cannot comment if there is any contraindication to Botox injection prior to cataracts surgery. Your best bet is to ask your ophthalmologist prior to receiving any Botox injections.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

The safest thing would be to contac t your eye doctor.I do not believe there is a reason not to.

Cataracts Surgery and Botox

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