Is it okay to have Botox, Dysport or Xeomin injection on the forehead before cataract surgery? (Photo)

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

The safest thing would be to contact your surgeon performing your cataract surgery. I do not believe there is a reason not to, but I would ask them just in case.

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the picture. Yes, you can have botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) injected before Cataract Surgery.  After your Botox/Dysport/Xeomin treatment, make sure you do not perform any strenuous activity for 24 hours, no massaging of the area for 24 hours, and I would wait 7-10 days after your injections before your Cataract Surgery.  Be sure to talk to your Ophthalmologist about other recommendations that he/she may have.Good luck with your injections and your surgery!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

IMHO, this should be perfectly fine but I would recommend contacting your eye surgeon to ensure that they agree. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There should be no reason that you cannot have botox injections before surgery but I would clear this with your treating physician and you should go to someone very experienced in treating the forehead and around the eyes.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

How far in advance are we talking? It most likely is ok, but I would check with your surgeon to see if he is ok with it. Best of luck.

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