Can you get Botox 1 week after the flu shot?

Question

I read somewhere online to wait to get Botox for a couple of weeks after the flu shot. Something about the body is developing antibodies from the flu shot and botox can cancel the vaccine and or not as effective. Can anyone confirm?

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! Yes, as long as the Botox injection has been eventless and you haven't experienced any complications (rare), you can go ahead with getting the flu shot. I hope it helps and good luck!

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

Hi,Thank you for sharing your question. It is safe to get Botox after a flu shot, provided that you are feeling well.Hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can get a Botox treatment after receiving a flu shot. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

John Tang, MD · Answer

Yes, you can Botox after the flu shot as long as you don't have any symptoms of the viral syndrome like malaise, fever, muscles aches, etc caused by the flu vaccination.

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Good question. Yes you can get botox after flu shot. Botox stays locally so will not interfere with any of the immune system.

Anthony P. Terrasse, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is safe to get Botox injections a week after the flu shot, as long as you are not feeling any flu-like symptoms that can appear after the shot. If you do feel ill or experience any symptoms after the flu shot, wait until you feel better before getting Botox. As always, you should talk with your expert Botox provider about any potential side effects or interactions, as they are familiar with your specific case. Best of luck.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Yes, you can get a Botox treatment after receiving a flu shot. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

It is indeed safe to get the flu shot one week after Botox or vice versa.  I would not get them both at the same time because of the rare chance of getting flu like symptoms from Botox.  Please consult an expert in Botox injections for the best cosmetic results.  Best, Dr. Green

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is fine to have your Botox treatment after getting the flu shot.  It should not interfere with your treatment or results.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

Yes, it should be fine to get Botox a week after the flu shot.  If injected properly, Botox will bind at the injection site and not affect or spread to your immune system.  Just make sure you are feeling good and healthy for your injection.

Can you get Botox 1 week after the flu shot?

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