Can I have Botox a month after my chemotherapy finishes?

Question

I have had Hodgkins Lymphoma and have been treated for 5 months with chemotherapy drugs (vinblastine, doxorubicin & dacarbazine). This finished 1 month ago and I currently only take acyclovir & co-trimoxazole. Am I safe to have botox in my face now?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This should be fine, but I recommend following up with your Oncologist to discuss your intended Botox treatment. Botox results will last 3-4 months in new areas of treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, I encourage you to discuss the treatment with your oncologist.  They may want you to wait longer.  The botox treatment is a purified protein.  The treatment does not involve the injection of bacteria.  The risk of infection is only related to being poke with a needle and it is very improbably.  If you are certain antibiotic, it can interfere with the treatment.  Communicate with your potential injector.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi Kerry.
First of all, I want to wish you the best in your fight against cancer. 
As far as the Botox, if you're immunosuppressed after the chemotherapy, then it is not a good idea to inject anything into your body.
As your doctors when they estimate the immune system will recover from the chemo before having Botox.
Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It not advisable to have
Botox if you are immunosuppressed after the chemotherapy. Please ask you
doctors when they estimate your immune system will recover before having Botox.
Best of Luck!

Esta Kronberg, MD · Answer

First of all...Congratulations on finishing your treatments. You should discuss this with your Oncologist first. It should be fine but please let them be part of the decision making.. Be sure you use a Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon and they are aware of your medical status.Enjoy your treatment and feeling better.

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