Is there any contraindication to getting Botox the same week as getting the new shingles vaccine?

Thank you for your question!  I am not aware of any contraindications pertaining to getting Botox the same week as a shingles vaccine.  If you feel more comfortable waiting it is up to you.  Best Regards!

I did find a submission in the The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology that cited 2 cases of Herpes Zoster appearing after botulinum toxin type A injection within one week after treatment. Since the resolution of the herpes zoster both patients have received further treatment of the botulinum toxin A with pretreatment with antivirals with out and further outbreak. I hope this helps. I think it is rare but it has occurred.  

In  my opinion, there is no contraindication to obtaining a shingles vaccine during the same week as  Botox therapy. In fact, two cases of shingles were reported after Botox therapy. The vaccine should be protective! Find an expert.

Thank you for your question brown255. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam where the entire medical history is reviewed. However, I hope the information provided here is useful.The safety record of Botox is well established. The product has been used for over 20 years for a variety of treatments with minimal side effects. Botox is amongst the safest treatments for treating facial wrinkles.While Botox is one of the safest treatments offered, there are some situations where it is not appropriate. These include anyone who has an allergy to any of the inactive ingredients or who has had an allergic reaction to any botulinum product including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Myobloc. The safety and efficacy of Botox has not been established in women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Therefore, women in these categories are advised to wait until breast feeding is completed prior to having a Botox treatment. Botox should not be placed in the skin on the site of an infection. Those who are taking an aminoglycoside antibiotic, an anesthetic, D-penicillamine, antimalarials, or immunosuppressants should not be treated, nor should those who have undergone chemotherapy within the previous six months. It is important to avoid blood thinners before and after a treatment. These include both prescription and non-prescription medications such as warfarin (coumadin), aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginko biloba. Those with conditions that affect muscles and nerves such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome should not undergo Botox treatments.
Having a shingles vaccine during the same week is not a contraindication to a Botox treatment. If I had a patient interested in a Botox treatment after having received a shingles vaccine the same week I would say it is safe.With any injection, there are risks such as pain, bleeding, bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection. We take special precautions to minimize these risks such as using a painless technique. We also treat bruises with a laser as early as the next day. Bruises usually resolve within two weeks if untreated. After a laser treatment bruises usually resolve in 1-3 days, but may still take two weeks for full resolution. In addition to these risks, with Botox there is also a risk that the product spreads or diffuses to nearby structures. Spread to nearby muscles can lead to side effects such as the temporary appearance of droopy eyelids or a temporary asymmetric smile.

After a Botox treatment, I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours and not lie down flat for four hours. This is because all of these activities may possibly lead to the movement of the product and consequent side effects such as droopy eyelids. Although there have been no definitive studies shown that these actually occur and some physicians do not provide such aftercare instructions, in the absence of data I err on the side of caution and recommend that my patients avoid such activities.

Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

I did find a submission in the The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology that cited 2 cases of Herpes Zoster appearing after botulinum toxin type A injection within one week after treatment. Since the resolution of the herpes zoster both patients have received further treatment of the botulinum toxin A with pretreatment with antivirals with out and further outbreak. I hope this helps. I think it is rare but it has occurred.

I am not aware of any contraindications to receiving botox. I would consult with your chosen injector to make sure they are comfortable, and proceed at their recommendation.

I do not know of any contraindication to getting Botox the same week as your shingles vaccine. Good luck with the treatment.

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I don’t know if any contraindications to having Botox following the shingles vaccine. If you want to be doubly safe you could always wait an extra week and discuss with your local injector. 
Hope this helps 

The shingles vaccine is not a contraindication to Botox.
These are contraindications:
botulismLou Gehrig's DiseaseDisorder of the Peripheral Nerves that Cause MovementMyasthenia GravisProgressive Muscle Weakness with CarcinomaCondition Where One Object Appears as Two or More ObjectDouble VisionBlurred Visiondrooping of the upper eyelidInfection of Lung from Inhaling Stomach ContentsDecreased Lung Functionvoice disorderhoarsenessdysarthriaTrouble BreathingDifficulty SwallowingProblems with Bladder Control

Idon't think you should have any issues with receiving Botox before or after your shingles vaccine. Good luck from New York City