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Botox and filler medication-review checklist
Medical reviewer: Dr. Hamza Gemici ·
Before Botox, filler, HIFU/RF microneedling or mesotherapy, patients should disclose prescription medicines, over-the-counter pain medicines, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, antibiotics, isotretinoin, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hormone therapy, herbal supplements and previous aesthetic products. The purpose is not to stop medicines independently; it is to assess bruising, bleeding, infection, wound healing, toxin-effect or energy-device risk accurately. Medication changes should be coordinated with the prescribing clinician.
1. Disclose, do not self-stop
2. Procedure-specific risk
3. What to bring
Sources and verification
These links are for identity/authority verification and official safety background; individual suitability and treatment decisions still require a medical examination.
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- FDA warning on illegal marketing of Botox and related products — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- How to Stay Safe When Getting Botulinum Toxin Injections — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Counterfeit version of Botox found in multiple states — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Microneedling Devices — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Potential Risks with Certain Uses of RF Microneedling — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Cold sore remedies dermatologists recommend — American Academy of Dermatology Association
- Dermal Fillers Risks and Safety — American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- About Cellulitis — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Frequently asked questions
Should I stop blood thinners before treatment?
Do not stop them independently. Bruising and bleeding risk should be discussed and coordinated with the prescriber if changes are needed.
Do supplements matter?
Yes. Herbal products and supplements can affect bleeding, allergy or healing risk.
Why do previous filler names matter?
Product type, duration, whether it is HA, and prior complications can change the new plan.