Botox After Retinal Detachment?

March 6, 2010
Asked By:annahelenabanana in west chester, pennsylvania

I had a retinal detachment 5 years ago -- is this any reason not to try botox ? It would be a first-time use of botox around the eyes.

Answers (32)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
August 25, 2010

Answer: Botox Will Not Affect the Retina

Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 25, 2010

Answer: Botox Will Not Affect the Retina

Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MOST RECENT
March 29, 2011

Answer: Proper Botox administration safe after retinal detachment.

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MOST RECENT
March 29, 2011

Answer: Proper Botox administration safe after retinal detachment.

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 10, 2010

Answer: Botox and Retinal Detachment

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 10, 2010

Answer: Botox and Retinal Detachment

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Botox

Everything you need to know about Botox

  • 97% worth it
  • 5.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $554
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
September 21, 2010

Answer: Botox Use after Retinal Detachment

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2010

Answer: Botox Use after Retinal Detachment

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 5, 2012

Answer: You're Good To Go

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 5, 2012

Answer: You're Good To Go

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Recommended reading

Botox

Everything you need to know about Botox

  • 97% worth it
  • 5.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $554
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT