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If you have cancer, can you still get Botox and fillers as usual?

Dr. Apinya Saokaew

No. 49465

First of all, the doctor and the team would like to offer encouragement to all patients who are currently battling this disease.

For cancer patients, Botox and filler injections. It is not a permanent ban. But it depends on the timeframe. If it's within that period... During chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunosuppressant medication, the doctor requests that you refrain from all procedures involving needles. To prevent the risk of infection and protect against a weakened immune system, but if... Once the disease is completely cured and in remission for more than 6 months, it is possible. Doctors recommend always consulting your oncologist to have your blood test results evaluated first. Avoid injecting in areas where lymph nodes have been surgically removed. For maximum safety.

Cancer is just a chapter in your life, not the whole story. Turn the page and keep writing.

 This answer provides only preliminary information. Please schedule an appointment with a doctor for a detailed examination and information.

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Patient safety must always come before aesthetics. Regarding Botox or fillers for cancer patients... "It depends on the duration and procedure of the treatment." That's what the patient is currently experiencing.

"Please refrain from treatment (chemotherapy/radiation/immunosuppressant medication)."

If a patient is currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy, the doctor recommends that... Please refrain from getting Botox and fillers for now. Yes

  • The main reason: During this time The patient's immune system will be much weaker than normal. It makes the body more susceptible to infections than the general population. Even if the cosmetic procedure is considered clean, we shouldn't put ourselves at risk of complications.
  • Here's an example to illustrate: It's like a house with a broken fence (low immunity). If we open the door and let a stranger (needle/filler) in, even if they're a good person, they can more easily bring in germs that can harm the people inside the house than if the fence were intact.

During the recovery period (Remission), "It is possible, but you must consult your attending physician."

Good news! If the patient completes the full course of treatment and the disease is in remission, the patient... You can come back and get beauty treatments. But there's an important condition:

  • A break should be taken after the final course of treatment has been completed. At least 6 months to 1 year To allow the body to restore its immune system to full strength.
  • You must obtain a medical certificate or consent from your oncologist beforehand. Always, because the attending doctor knows the patient's blood test results and physical condition best.

Special precautions: Areas where lymph node dissection has previously been performed.

This is very important and patients often don't know it. If a patient has ever... Lymph node dissection Exit (e.g., breast cancer where the axillary lymph nodes are removed). Do not inject any substances into that arm or any nearby area. please

  • reason: Because lymphatic circulation will not be as good as before, if inflammation or swelling occurs after injection, the body will have difficulty eliminating waste, increasing the risk of complications. Lymphedema in the arm Which is very difficult to treat.
Program / Procedure(Chemotherapy/Radiation therapy)(Remission > 6 months)Additional advice
1. Skin tightening with ultrasound/radiofrequency waves.
(Ulthera, Thermage, Hifu)		🔴 Please refrain from doing so for now.🢢 canreason: During chemotherapy, the skin becomes dry and very sensitive to heat, making it easy to get burned.
Caution: prohibitTreat the area that was previously exposed to radiation directly, because the skin in that area is fragile and has a lot of scar tissue.
2. Laser skin brightening / Hair removal
(IPL, Pico, Q-Switch, CO2)		🔴 Please refrain from doing so for now.🢢 canreason: Many chemotherapy drugs cause skin conditions. "Photosensitivity" Even slight laser exposure can cause severe darkening or burns. You need to wait for the medication to wear off in your body first.
3. Thread Lift🔴 Absolutely forbidden.🟡 Consult a doctor first.reason: Thread lifting involves inserting foreign objects and creating open wounds, carrying a very high risk of infection.
Caution: Even after recovery, you should check your platelet count to ensure normal clotting before deciding to proceed with the procedure.
4. Facial massage / Cold treatment
(Phono, Cryo, Mask)		🟡 It can be done (with caution).🢢 canreason: It can be done for relaxation, but... Avoid squeezing pimples. (Risk of infection) and Avoid strong lymphatic drainage massages. Because it might disrupt the lymphatic system, which is working hard.
5. Mesotherapy / Skin Vitamins
(Meso, Skin Booster)		🔴 Please refrain from doing so for now.🢢 canreason: Using a needle to prick the entire face creates numerous small wounds, increasing the risk of infection entering the bloodstream, especially when the immune system is compromised.

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