Having Restylane or Botox Despite Multiple Sclerosis?

Dear Youngatheart,
My father use to say to me: "You should listen if the butcher tells you the meat is bad". Do not make doctors do what they don't want to do. The dermatologist's opinion should be respected. However, that does not mean that you should not have Botox and Restylane. In particular, I can see no good reason you can't have Restylane with a history of MS. Also Botox is often used in a setting of MS to relieve muscle spams. There are situations for which, Botox could be contraindicated. This would include a situation were the muscles of facial expression have been affected particularly if there is difficulty closing the eyes.
If your MS is currently mild and well controlled, you can probably safely have Botox so your neurologist is likely correct. Just do not expect your dermatologist to perform the treatment.

If your neurologist gives you the green light, then it is okay to proceed with Botox and with the Restylane. It is a contraindication to use Botox in neuromuscular diseases, but the reasoning is not completely correct. The fear is that you are going to potentiate any neuromuscular problem by adding Botox. However, if your neurologist says okay, then there should be no problem. Good luck and enjoy the Botox and Restylane.

Both your neurologist and your dermatologsit are correct. The warning label says to avoid it in patients with neurologic disorders and if your neurologist says its OK, you probably can get it done.