I Am Taking Cyclosporine for Psoriasis Am I Safe to Have Botox Injections in my Face?

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I would have a thorough consult with a well-informed and reputable provider first, then discuss all potential side effects and contraindications of cosmetic Botox. Visiting the website below will help inform you of these and may put you at ease prior to treatment.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

There are no known interactions between cyclosporine and botox.  So far so good.  However, cyclosporine does modify the immune response system.  The likelihood of getting a skin infection from a botox treatment is very low.  Possibly you are at increased risk of infection due to the cyclosporin.  My advice is to seek treatment with a board certified core physician or surgeon: plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, dermatologist, or facial plastic surgeon.  Let them know that you are taking cyclosporin and communicate if there are any unusual reactions in the skin.

Dominic Bray, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

I too have a patient who takes cyclosporin with Botox. No issues as far as I am concerned.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There are no issues with taking Cyclosporine and getting Botox. I have many patients who do this.

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