Is it safe to have Botox 3 weeks before knee replacement surgery?

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Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thanks for your query. Yes it is safe to get Botox prior to your knee surgery. Botox is a neurotoxin inserted in the muscle which causes localized muscle paralysis. Thus it will have no interference with knee surgery. Hope it helps.All The Best

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Botox is a neuromodulator that is injected directly into a dynamic muscle to relax it, allowing wrinkles in the skin to smooth out. It is a localized treatment that will not affect the body's overall chemistry. It is safe to have before surgery – particularly in an area not associated with the face. I hope this helps.

Sam Jejurikar, MD · Answer

It is totally safe for you to have Botox three weeks prior to your knee replacement surgery. The Botox will have taken maximal effect and will not be altered by surgery. Similarly, Botox will not interfere with the results of your surgery.Good luck! Sam Jejurikar, MD

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes Botox can be administered safely 3 weeks before your surgery. Best wishes!

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Botox can be injected into many areas. It is perfectly OK to have it injected away from the proposed knee surgery site. It is OK to have Botox injections into the facial regions but I would not have it done in the knee or calf regions (these are off-label treatments).I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko

Renuka Diwan, MD · Answer

I presume you're referring to Botox injections on the face. There will be no impact of Botox injections on the face and knee replacement. Wish you a speedy recovery from your knee replacement surgery!

Neil Sadick, MD · Answer

Yes, it is safe to have Botox injected 3 weeks before knee replacement surgery. There is no interference between the two, however it is always best to share this information with your surgeon prior to surgery.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Is it safe to have Botox three weeks before your knee replacement surgery? My answer is yes, but you should consult your orthopedist about this first. Best of luck to you with your upcoming surgery.

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes you will be fine to have botox administered 3 weeks after your knee surgery. There will be no interference. Good Luck.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Yes, it is absolutely okay for you to have Botox 3 weeks prior to your knee surgery. Botox will not have any effect on your surgery.

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