Botox in the neck. Would it have an effect on my thyroid activity?

Question

I have has botox in the neck before but I have graves disease. Would it have an effect on my thyroid activity?

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Botox injections into the neck can create a lifting effect and reduce the banding created by the platysma muscles.  It should have no effect on the thyroid gland.   The biggest risk of this procedure is causing difficulty swallowing if large doses are used or if injections are carried out too deeply.

Sejal Shah, MD · Answer

Botox in the neck can work very well for that vertical banding.  It is not injected into the thyroid but rather the muscle so it will not affect your thyroid or it's function.Good Luck!Dr. Shah

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox, when injected for the proper indication should have no effect on the thyroid gland.Benjamin J. Cousins MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Hi,in safe hands and right indication and right amount Botox will not affect your thyroid gland/function!it works by blocking the transmission of stimulus from nerve to muscle! Therent any myoepithelium (small muscles around the glands in the thyroid gland! Best wishesJ Tahery ChesterUK

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Botox is injected into the neck, presumably for muscle spasms, or wrinkles (?) rarely It will not affect thyroid function or activity as in Grave's or Hashimoto's disease or other thyroid disorders. Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

Botox in the neck. Would it have an effect on my thyroid activity?

Answers (10)

Answer: Botox and thyroid function

Answer: Botox and thyroid function

Answer: Botox does not affect thyroid function

Answer: Botox does not affect thyroid function

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Botox in the neck. Would it have an effect on my thyroid activity?

Answers (10)

Answer: Botox and thyroid function

Answer: Botox and thyroid function

Answer: Botox does not affect thyroid function

Answer: Botox does not affect thyroid function

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.