I'm a kidney transplant patient (3+ months), is it safe to get a small amount of Botox between my eyebrows for my frown line?

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Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I don't see this as being a contraindication but I would recommend clearing it with your specialist and discolsing your health history to your treating physician.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox isn't contraindicated and is injected very superficially. Always disclose your history and discuss with your Dr, but this is fine. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Botox can be administered to kidney transplant patients as the medication is locally introduced and absorbed. Be sure to see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation in order to maximize your results.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I do not think there should be any issue with having Botox for your frown after a kidney transplant.  However, I would recommend discussing this with your transplant doctors to make sure there is no problem with the treatment from their perspective.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

I am not aware of kidney transplant contradicting with Botox. It is always best to check with your transplant physician.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

I can see no contraindications to having Botox injections following a kidney transplant. To be entirely safe however, I recommend you clearing this with your kidney specialist. Best of luck to you.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It's ok to get the Botox injection. Your kidney transplant will have no effect on the Botox or vice versa. Enjoy your Botox results!

Reza Tirgari, MD · Answer

I have not heard of any contraindications with using Botox on transplant recipients.  As long as your doctor is fully aware of your medical history and all medications, etc. you should be able to proceed with appropriate caution.

Ram Chandra, MD · Answer

There is no issue for botox use for your frown lines with the organ transplant patient. Botox is normally injected in to the muscles with a very thin needle in to the muscles which is quite superficial in this area. You should be fine!

Jack Berdy, MD · Answer

Cosmetic Botox is injected in extremely small doses and superficially targeted for specific muscles of the face. I do not know of a contraindication to the correct use of cosmetic Botox in a patient after a renal transplant, but you should always check with your physician. Thanks and enjoy your treatment.

Dr. Berdy

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I'm a kidney transplant patient (3+ months), is it safe to get a small amount of Botox between my eyebrows for my frown line?

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