Is it safe to get a Botox after a flu shot that contains a very small trace of Neomycin?

October 15, 2018
Asked By:springroll in Las Vegas, NV

I just got a flu shot and was told by the flu shot injector that the shot contains a very small trace of Neomycin. Would that be a problem if I get a Botox injection between eyebrows tomorrow?

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October 17, 2018

Answer: Flu shot and botox

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Brian C. Reuben, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2018

Answer: Flu shot and botox

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October 26, 2018

Answer: Botox

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 26, 2018

Answer: Botox

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and Flu Shot--Results Take 1-2 weeks

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 16, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and Flu Shot--Results Take 1-2 weeks

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October 16, 2018

Answer: Safe to get Botox after flu vaccine

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2018

Answer: Safe to get Botox after flu vaccine

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 22, 2018

Answer: Botox after a flu shot

October 22, 2018

Answer: Botox after a flu shot

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