What should I tell my doctor before receiving a Botox treatment?

What should I tell my doctor before receiving a Botox treatment?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa) gives expert video advice on: What are the potential side effects associated with Botox injections?; How does Botox help migraines and headaches?; Can I receive Botox if I am pregnant? and more...

It's important to tell your doctor whether or not you have any medical conditions before getting a Botox injection, specifically if you have a neuromuscular disease or any autoimmune diseases, you may not be a candidate for Botox injections. The other issue before a Botox injection, and what many patients neglect to tell their doctors is whether or not they're taking aspirin or any other anticoagulants, or blood thinners, before having a Botox injection. If you are taking certain blood thinners, or certain herbal medications that can make it more likely that you'll bleed after the procedure, you may be better off holding off on Botox injection for a week or two.