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How Long After a Facelift Can Botox Be Done?

asked 2 years ago by Barney in south africa
Latest answer by Mike Majmundar, MD
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Tags: face, recovery

3 answers to How Long After a Facelift Can Botox Be Done?

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Botox after facelift

It depends on the type of facelift performed. If the brow was lifted at the same time, swelling in the area of the injections can cause the Botox to disperse as the swelling subsides. It's best to wait 2-4 weeks after browlift surgery to consider Botox injections. Many surgeons perform botox before or at the time of browlift surgery. If you only had a facelift of the lower half of your face, then performing botox to the upper part of the face should be safe... more
Mike Majmundar, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How long after a Facelift can Botox be done?

Botox can be administered at the SAME time as a Facelift. There is no reason to Wait on administering it. Peter A Aldea, MD
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox after a facelift

 Since a facelift treats your face from the cheeks down, there is no need to wait any length of time for Botox injections to any areas out of the surgical field such as your forehead.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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