Could having (past and future) Botox injections bring on a shingles outbreak?

I have seen Botox bring on a shingles activation.  I would discuss with your doctor.  This is definitely a concern.  Good luck.

I have see botox help nerve pain post shingles and have seen it stimulate shingles.  It is likely not the botox itself though. I suggest you speak to your physician if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

A shingles outbreak would not correlate with a botox treatment. As long as the area is completely healed and the skin is healthy and intact you can have a botox treatment without fear of triggering a shingles outbreak.

It has not been shown to have a link to cause or contribute to development of Shingles.  Botox is a protein and shingles is caused by a virus that is already in your body from Chicken Pox exposure during childhood.  

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your shingles outbreak.  Though I can understand your concern, shingles outbreaks tend to be unpredictable and future Botox treatments should not increase your risk.  Certainly discuss this with your injector to minimize risks and consider the use of prophylactic medication.  Hope this helps.