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Can a person with vitiligo inject Botox?

I'm a 29 years girl with vitiligo disorder it began about 6 month ago . The white patches are not apearing on my face. Id like to inject botox on my forehead wrinkles and also inject fillers for smile lines around my mouth . Is it dangerous for me to inject botox or even fillers to my face? I really need to inject.

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Botox and Vitiligo

September 6th, 2016
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There is no interaction between Botox and vitiligo.Enjoy your treatment results.Just be sure to go to a Board certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.
Esta Kronberg, MD
September 6th, 2016

Botox and Vitiligo

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There is no interaction between Botox and vitiligo.Enjoy your treatment results.Just be sure to go to a Board certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.
Esta Kronberg, MD

Vitiligo and Botox, No Association!

September 5th, 2016
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There is no association that i know of between vitiligo and botox. I suggest you see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

September 5th, 2016

Vitiligo and Botox, No Association!

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There is no association that i know of between vitiligo and botox. I suggest you see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

Can a person with Vitiligo have botox

September 1st, 2016
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Having vitiligo is not a contraindication to getting botox treatments.  Botox is a purified protein injected into muscles to temporarily relax them.  Having juvederm injections should be fine but make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon for the treatment.

Web reference: http://torontosurgery.com/page-category/non-surgical-cosmetic-procedures/

Martin Jugenburg, MD
September 1st, 2016

Can a person with Vitiligo have botox

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Having vitiligo is not a contraindication to getting botox treatments.  Botox is a purified protein injected into muscles to temporarily relax them.  Having juvederm injections should be fine but make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon for the treatment.

Learn more: http://torontosurgery.com/page-category/non-surgical-cosmetic-procedures/

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Botox/Fillers with Vitiligo

August 31st, 2016
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I don't believe there is any problem with having Botox or fillers if someone has Vitiligo. In fact I think most doctors would feel very comfortable, including myself in giving the injections of Botox or Fillers to patients with vitiligo.  In general, physicians will screen for a history of neuromuscular disorders and autoimmune diseases.
Please consult a professional in your area.

David Ikudayisi, MD
August 31st, 2016

Botox/Fillers with Vitiligo

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I don't believe there is any problem with having Botox or fillers if someone has Vitiligo. In fact I think most doctors would feel very comfortable, including myself in giving the injections of Botox or Fillers to patients with vitiligo.  In general, physicians will screen for a history of neuromuscular disorders and autoimmune diseases.
Please consult a professional in your area.

David Ikudayisi, MD

Botox and vitiligo

August 31st, 2016
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Thank you for your question faren.de. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the appearance of patches on the skin with pigment loss. Vitiligo is not a contraindication to receiving Botox injections. But just how insults such as injections can trigger hyperpigmentation on the skin, there is the possibility of depigmentation. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.  Good luck!
Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD
August 31st, 2016

Botox and vitiligo

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Thank you for your question faren.de. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the appearance of patches on the skin with pigment loss. Vitiligo is not a contraindication to receiving Botox injections. But just how insults such as injections can trigger hyperpigmentation on the skin, there is the possibility of depigmentation. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.  Good luck!
Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD

Botox and vitiligo

August 31st, 2016
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Thank you for asking about your Botox injections.
  • Botox should not affect your vitiligo - it is injected under the skin, not into it.
  • Since vitiligo however is an auto-immune disorder and it is possible skin injections of any kind might trigger loss of pigmentation, I suggest you see a plastic surgeon for treatment and -
  • Have an initial test treatment to be sure -
  • A good place would be the upper forehead where your hair could hide an unwanted reaction.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
August 31st, 2016

Botox and vitiligo

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Thank you for asking about your Botox injections.
  • Botox should not affect your vitiligo - it is injected under the skin, not into it.
  • Since vitiligo however is an auto-immune disorder and it is possible skin injections of any kind might trigger loss of pigmentation, I suggest you see a plastic surgeon for treatment and -
  • Have an initial test treatment to be sure -
  • A good place would be the upper forehead where your hair could hide an unwanted reaction.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

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