Botox and styes. Is it safe to go ahead?

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I have a stye and I am scheduled to have Botox for my forehead and crows feet. Is it OK to go ahead?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

As the injection is away from the location of the stye it should be fine to proceed with your treatment as scheduled.  Your injector will be the one to make the final decision however.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

It is generally recommended that any invasive procedure, such as Botox injections, should be postponed if an active infection is present anywhere in the body, including a stye in the eye. This is because the risk of spreading the infection can increase with such procedures.

However, the final decision should always be made by a healthcare professional. The physician will consider the location and severity of the stye, patient's overall health status, and other factors before making a recommendation. It's best to consult with the treating physician or a dermatologist for personalized advice.

Albert Yang, MD · Answer

Will be fine. injection area is away from the stye. Just make sure the area around your eye is not actively infected

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

There is no efficacy or safety issue with having a neuromodulator treatment (e.g. Botox, Dysport, etc) while at the same time having a stye. In fact, your dermatologist can give you treatment for your stye concurrently!

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