I am a Hepatitis B carrier on Baraclude medication (Entecavir 0.5mg). I need to know, am I a suitable candidate for Botox, Restylane, or any other semi-permanent cosmetic injections? Will they affect my liver function? I do not want to die looking good. Please help. Thank you.
Answer: Y o Y YNY, There is no contraindication to Botox or filler use in patients with Hepatitis B. These substances all work locally and have no systemic absorption or activity. Although there are no absolute contraindications specific to your disease, you may be at increased risk for complications with all injectables, such as bruising, bleeding and infection. Consult with a plastic surgeon and/or your internist that is treating your Hep B. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Y o Y YNY, There is no contraindication to Botox or filler use in patients with Hepatitis B. These substances all work locally and have no systemic absorption or activity. Although there are no absolute contraindications specific to your disease, you may be at increased risk for complications with all injectables, such as bruising, bleeding and infection. Consult with a plastic surgeon and/or your internist that is treating your Hep B. Good luck!
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Answer: Botox and Fillers not likely a problem for Hepatitis B carrier Dear YNY, You absolutely can have BOTOX and Restylane. But this also depends on the severity of you hepatitis. So if you are basically in good health except for a low level of hepatitis or a carrier state, you will be fine. However, some people have much more severe disease and become significantly debilitated from hepatitis or its treatment. Under these circumstances, your treating physician may recommend that you recover strength before having aesthetic services. Although universal precautions are observed in performing BOTOX and Restylane, remember to tell you doctor about your hepatitis so they are more focused on needle precautions. Most health care workers in the United States have had the hepatitis B vaccine so their risk of contracting the disease is typically quite low. However, extra vigilance is always a good thing.
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Answer: Botox and Fillers not likely a problem for Hepatitis B carrier Dear YNY, You absolutely can have BOTOX and Restylane. But this also depends on the severity of you hepatitis. So if you are basically in good health except for a low level of hepatitis or a carrier state, you will be fine. However, some people have much more severe disease and become significantly debilitated from hepatitis or its treatment. Under these circumstances, your treating physician may recommend that you recover strength before having aesthetic services. Although universal precautions are observed in performing BOTOX and Restylane, remember to tell you doctor about your hepatitis so they are more focused on needle precautions. Most health care workers in the United States have had the hepatitis B vaccine so their risk of contracting the disease is typically quite low. However, extra vigilance is always a good thing.
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November 30, 2010
Answer: Hepatitis B and fillers nad Botox
I would check with your doctor first to see if he/she approves of you having this done and you are medically ok, but I do not see any major contraindication with a person that is Hep B positive as long as you are not in the active phase of Hepatitis..
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November 30, 2010
Answer: Hepatitis B and fillers nad Botox
I would check with your doctor first to see if he/she approves of you having this done and you are medically ok, but I do not see any major contraindication with a person that is Hep B positive as long as you are not in the active phase of Hepatitis..
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March 30, 2009
Answer: Good perspective for Botox and fillers Safety is always first. In light of that, the fillers and Botox should be fine and safe. The fillers are inert and therefore should not interfere with liver function. The Botox should be in low enough volume/concentration that you should not have a problem.
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March 30, 2009
Answer: Good perspective for Botox and fillers Safety is always first. In light of that, the fillers and Botox should be fine and safe. The fillers are inert and therefore should not interfere with liver function. The Botox should be in low enough volume/concentration that you should not have a problem.
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March 29, 2009
Answer: Hepatitis B carrier and Botox or Filler Botox and temporary or semi-permanent fillers are not contraindicated in hepatitis B carriers. If you have active liver disease, you could be at increased risk of bruising/bleeding with the injections. I do not know if health care practitioners in Singapore are required to have the hep B vaccination series, but your injecting practitioner should be notified that you are a carrier.
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March 29, 2009
Answer: Hepatitis B carrier and Botox or Filler Botox and temporary or semi-permanent fillers are not contraindicated in hepatitis B carriers. If you have active liver disease, you could be at increased risk of bruising/bleeding with the injections. I do not know if health care practitioners in Singapore are required to have the hep B vaccination series, but your injecting practitioner should be notified that you are a carrier.
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