It is safe to have Botox in face 1 week before total knee replacement?

There is no reason that Botox can't be injected one week before knee surgery, whether cartilage shaving or knee replacement. Nor is there an effect of the surgery on Botox injections.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. 

Hello, thank you for your question! Botox should not impact your knee replacement surgery recovery or visa versa. You will address your medical history with your certified and reputable injector, so just be sure to share your surgery and see what they say as well.

Thank you for your question.Botox should have no negative interaction with your total knee replacement. I would recommend you let your surgeon know prior to the surgery in case he has any special instructions for you preoperatively. 

Dear Savannah, Thank you for your questions. There are no contraindications to getting Botox one week before your total knee replacement. Best of luck to you!

Botox is fixed into the tissues within 24 hours.  Effects can take up to 2 weeks to fully kick in; however, there is no risk after at least 24 hours.   Potentially some medications used in general surgery could have an effect on botox proteins if it were not bound.

It is completely safe to have Botox injections one week before your knee surgery.  I frequently inject Botox one week prior to any brow lift surgery I perform without any unusual reactions.  The added benefit for you will be that if you have enough Botox injected nobody will know you are in any discomfort by looking at your face following your knee surgery!  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question, yes, it is safe to have Botox placed in the face 1 week before knee replacement. Botox is not absorbed systematically so it will be clear from any disturbances with the knee replacement. Hope this was helpful. Best, Dr. Emer.

The short answer is yes, it is safe to have Botox into your face 1 week prior to your knee surgery or any other surgery as there is no interaction between the anesthetic medications administered and the Botox in the face, which is not absorbed systemically.Good luck with your total knee replacement and a quick recovery!

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  It is safe to have Botox prior to your total knee replacement.  Hope this helps.

Dear Savannah,Botox injections a week before TKR should be safe. If you are concerned, I suggest you to discuss it with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery