Can I get Botox with a glabella birthmark?

Question

As a baby I had a "stork bite" birthmark between the eyes. It has mostly faded, but sometimes when I'm very cold, or really squinting my eyes the area is red again, which I think is the birth mark . Since I have the development of 11 lines, I'm considering botox in the glabella, but would it be safe with this kind of birthmark?

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

It is absolutely safe to get glabellar neurotox with this birthmark as the neurotox treats deeper on the muscular level than where the birthmark is located (skin level).

John Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello,

You can definitely still treat using botox if you have a birthmark. The botox will not have an effect on this area or the pigmentation. Botox is injected directly into the muscle and will not be harmful to your skin.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes you can still receive Botox or any neuromodulator with a glabellar birthmark. Hope this helps.

- · Answer

Please consult with a Dermatologist prior to seeing a cosmetic injector. Based on personal experiences from previous patients, birthmarks did not affect results from Botox injections.

Jennifer Goodrich, MD · Answer

Yes, you should be safe to have Botox. Similar to patients with Rosacea, you may have more bleeding with the needle stick and slightly more risk of bruising, which is temporary, but it is still safe!

Beauty Bar - Ooltewah · Answer

Hey there!Yes, you can still get treated in that area even though you have a birthmark there. That will not affect your result of the neurotoxin treatment. Hope this helps!Thank you!

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

There is no issue or problem with having botulinum toxin (e.g. Botox, Dysport) injected into your face with any birthmark, including a vascular or stork bite mark.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be fine for you to have a Botox treatment of the glabellar area despite your birthmark. Botox works well to soften the appearance of the "11's".  Be sure to see an expert injector near you for treatment.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, it is safe to inject the glabbelar area with a "stork bite" birthmark. I do not know of any contradictions injecting over a "stork bite". You may see redness at  the site of injection immediately after but it should subside within 15-30 minutes. If you are developing 11 lines, I would recommend starting botox for preventative reasons.

Jared Blau, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello there!This is an interesting question. Usually birth marks involve the skin and sometimes deeper layers, but usually not the muscles of the face, which is where Botox works to achieve its goal of softening wrinkles through strategically weakening the muscle. Since Botox gets injected in that deeper layer, it likely won’t cause any issues related to the birthmark. I can’t give you perfect advice without seeing it in person, but make sure it’s not a vascular malformation or anything that can bleed a lot when pricked with the Botox needle, and it’s not safe to inject the Botox protein directly into a vascular malformation. In fact, the safest way to inject the Botox is likely to reach the muscles of the glabella but through an entry point that isn’t in the area in question, sort of like reaching your hand through an open window to turn a doorknob on the other side. An experienced clinician can handle your injections soundly. Hope this helps!

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