Safe to Get Botox Around the Eyes 8 Weeks After Vitrectomy?

Of course, you should double-check with your ophthalmic surgeon...but I don't see any reason why, at this stage, you couldn't have some cosmetic Botox treatments.

 

All the best,

As long as your ophthalmic surgeon approves of the botox injections for the crow's feet, I can't think of a reason that it would be contraindicated. Your ophthalmic surgeon is probably familiar with the uses of Botox for cosmetic reasons and might want to discuss the plan with your injector prior to approving the treatment.

There is no reason why you cannot have Botox injections eight weeks after retinal surgery. When properly used, Botox only affects the muscles around the eye and does not interfere with the function of the eye.

As long as it is okay with your eye doctor, it should be perfectly fine to inject Botox into your crow's feet area.

Check in with your retina surgeon for an official "OK" but it should be fine - the effects of botox are local.