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While Botox is fine to do after MRSA, I would be a little concerned about fillers as they have a longer life and can attract and retain bacteria. Whatever the case, run it by your surgeon and see what they say. Good luck!
I agree that Botox or other botulinum toxin injections is not a problem in this setting. Prior to filler injections use of Bactroban ointment in the nose and/or a course of antibiotics by mouth may be appropriate. I typically treat each case individually and seek the opinion of an infectious disease specialist for guidance as to the safest approach to use in this scenario.
I would certainly let your Physician know about the circumstance and make sure that he/she is comfortable with treating you. If your infection has been successfully treated, I would recommend that you rinse with Hibiclens soap the night before and the day of your procedure. The types of antibiotics you would need for MRSA are not the kind you would necessarily take prophylactically. These days, because of the prevalence of community acquired MRSA, I clean all filler treatment areas with Hibiclens
You can get fillers and Botox despite your recent infection. Unfortunately, MRSA is fairly common now a days.
it would be wise for you to be on antibiotic prophylaxis just prior to the injection and and 2 days after. If you were cleared of your MRSA infection then this can be done relatively safely. Simply make your Dr. aware of the situation.Chase Lay, MDDouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon
Botox is ok but I would consider using antibiotics that are appropriate. Be sure and inform you PHYSICIAN injector. Seek advice from a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. You will be fine with Botox. Fillers worry me and you should avoid fillers for at least 2 years in my opinion. If you are then MSRA free and healthy you can have fillers but again with the cover of appropriate antibiotics. My Best, Dr C
Botox will not cause permanent skin color changes, especially immediately after treatment. It is possible that lifting the eyebrows with Botox allows the light to reflect differently on the brow bone so the skin looks lighter. Highlighting the brow bone with a shimmery, light eyeshadow is an...
Botox and headaches. Rarely sometimes patients can get a headache after Botox injection. I recommend extra strength tylenol. Because you also have pain from a ruptured disc I would check with your treating physician to see if you can take anything stronger for your disc pain.
Botox injections should have no effect on your high blood pressure. However, high blood pressure is a serious health problem that you should address immediately by your internist or cardiologist.