Can a person with HIV get botox?

Thanks for your question. Yes, an individual with HIV can get Botox. Connect with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Yes, it is safe to receive Botox injections with HIV. Inform your doctor of all illnesses before having the injections. Good luck,

Hi Ricky,The short answer would be yes. However, like most of the doctors are saying here - I would check with your primary care physician and be sure to not have any active infections during treatment. Hope this is helpful!

If you are medically stable and have no active infections, you should be able to be treated with Botox. I would suggest discussing this first with your medical doctor. Botox injections do carry risk, but low risk.

Thank you for your question. You should be able to have Botox if you are HIV+, unless you have an active infection. It is important to inform your injecting surgeon/nurse of all medical conditions and current medications prior to the treatment. Best Regards,Dr. Stutman

Hello Ricky,Botox has been used for many medical treatments for over 30 years.  For cosmetic purposes it is used to prevent wrinkles that develop with facial motion.  Having HIV is not a reason you cannot receive Botox.  The only reason you could not receive it is if you had an active infection in the area to be injected, pregnant, nursing, have had a previous reaction to Botox, or have a neurological disorder.  Make sure you inform your injector of your status and any of your other medical problems.  I hope this helps and good luck.  

This is perfectly fine to Botox with HIV. Fillers can be done as well, as long as there is not a current bacterial infection in the body.

Botulinum Toxin (known as Botox) has
been used therapeutically for more than 20 years to treat a variety of medical
conditions. It is approved in more than 80 countries and remains the
most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in
the world.



Botox is very safe and locally acting
medication. We doctors base our recommendation on Scientific Studies and
Evidence Based Medicine. In medical literature review only serious heart
problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely, but related
to HIV there are no studies with significance evidence. There are some Botox
use contraindications and are patients with neurological disorders such as
myasthenia gravis. Patients with HIV and Ehlers Danlos may safely receive
Botox treatments. HIV and cancer are not contraindications, but I
recommend not having Botox injections if you have an active infection that may
be more likely if your immune system is compromised from HIV or
Radio-Chemotherapy.



Best Regards,

Dr. Nabil Fakih

Absolutely. Discuss with your injector at your consultation but there should not be any problems.I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello, yes a patient with HIV can get Botox treatment. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.