“Hello. I have herpes and I am considering having Botox around my eyes and on my forehead. As Botox is a toxin can it cause an outbreak? If so, what can I take to stop this from happening (I am not taking anti-virals). Thank you for your reply.”, asked a RealSelf user.
“While it’s unlikely for you to have a herpes outbreak after Botox injections, it’s wise to be proactive. You can be prescribed Zovirax or Valtrex to be taken before your injections.”, explains Aristocrat’s certified surgeon Dr. Kevin Tehrani, M.D., F.A.C.S.
If you have more question, or you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tehrani, please call us!