Is it okay to get blood work done BEFORE getting Botox?

Question

I’m getting Botox for the first time soon. I am getting one blood test done and I was considering scheduling my blood work appointment one day before getting Botox. Is it OK to have this one blood test done one day prior to getting Botox? I wasn’t sure if getting blood drawn a day before Botox would cause any negative side effects to my Botox result. If it’s not OK, what is the minimum amount of days I need to get the blood work done before getting Botox?

Vu Ho, MD · Answer

There should not be any reason why getting blood drawn the day before getting Botox injections. The blood being drawn will not effect your botox and your injections will not change the results of your blood work. Hope this helps!

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

It is perfectly OK to have blood work done prior to having Botox done. It is also OK to have blood test after your Botox treatment. Botox largely stays close to the injection sites.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko.

David Yew, MD · Answer

Getting blood work done before or after botox treatments are completely safe and independent of the treatment.   Botox effects do not even work till 3-7 days after treatment.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your post. You should be able to get blood work before or after botox without it affecting the results.

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Botox will not affect your blood work and blood work can be done any time and even simultaneously.
Good luck.

Summit Kundaria, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.   Getting blood work done prior to Botox should have no effect on the Botox.  Sleep well, and enjoy your treatment!  Good luck!

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
There should be no problem getting any lab work completed before getting your Botox done. 
Hope this helps.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox is not a systemic agent it is placed in specific muscles for treatment. So yes you may go to the lab as this product will not alter your results in anyway. Good luck

Evan B. Shapiro, MD · Answer

There should be no contraindications to having your blood drawn the day before you have your Botox injections.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is no problem with having blood work drawn at any time prior to or after your Botox injections. Neither the blood work or the Botox should be effected by the blood draw. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

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