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How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly?

asked 8 months ago by pam in dc in Washington, DC
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 1,039 times
Tags: flying, timing

26 answers to How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly?

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Botox and flying

Although there are no scientific reports of which I am aware that flying or the pressure differential in the air affects the Botox, I recommend that my patients don't fly until the next day. Probably, there would be no problem flying even four hours later as we use that time restriction to tell our patients not to lie flat or bend over at the waist to "touch their toes." There has been no firm scientific evidence that even that is crucial.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox and flying

There is no contraindication to flying after Botox. My recommendation is that patients shouldn't lay flat for four hours after injections around the eyes. Happy travels!
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Flying

Since the uptake of Botox by the targeted muscles is rapid(1-2hours) there should be no problem flying. However, stooping to pick up a piece of luggage during the first 2 hours may cause the Botox to diffuse into unwanted areas. If there is even mild loss of pressure, there is a remote possibility that you may bruise more easily.
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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You can travel immediately.

It is safe to travel immediately after injection of Botox or Dysport. Some things that need to be considered for safety, however, include no immediate exercise and minimal heavy lifting. Happy travels, Dr. Shah
Manish H. Shah, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and flying

There is no issue regarding Botox and flying. Patients can fly immediately after treatment.
Lori Stetler, MD

Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fort Lauderdale Botox

Cabin pressurization or altitude do not affect Botox treatment. I have a large number of flight attendants & pilots who have the procedure & work the same day.
Will Richardson, MD

Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox and flying

Assuming the Botox is used for facial plastic reasons, and not medical indications, there is no reason one cannot fly immediately after Botox injections.
David Alessi, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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There is no reason to wait to fly after having Botox.

Botox treatments involve precise injections of a small quantity of solution into a few small muscles in the face using an extremely small needle. There is no reason to avoid flying immediately following treatment.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly?

The only thing effect that you feel with flying is a change in atmospheric pressure. This change in pressure will not affect the effectiveness of botox. This means that you can fly immediately after receiving botox.
Donald M. Brown, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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How Soon after Botox Can You Fly?

How soon you can fly after Botox depends on how long it takes to get to the airport. In fact, I do have patients who fly in to have Botox and immediately return to the airport to fly home.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Can you fly on the same day as Botox or Dysport treatment? Absolutely.

Can you fly on the same day as Botox or Dysport treatment? Absolutely. This is commonly done and I don't see any difference between flying out of town and getting in your car to drive back home. Feel free to fly back home and take off for vacation on the same day as your neuromodulator treatment. Thank you for your question. Stephen Weber, M.D., Ph.D. Facial Plastic Surgeon
Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Flying after Botox or other procedures

Flying after procedures can sometimes be fine but in other situations may be problematic. The changes that occur with flying which can be of concern are changes in air pressure and very low humidity. Flying after botulinum toxin injections, vascular laser treatments, noninvasive skin tightening (Thermage or Ulthera) is not a problem. Flying after most filler injections (Restylane, Juvederm) should also not pose a problem. Flying within the frist week after... more
Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

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Immediate activity after Botox is ok

We recommend that patients don't rub the area of treatment or lay down for a couples of hours after Botox treatment. Other than that, activity is not restricted. There is no reason not to fly.
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

www.dkhoffmanmd.com

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When to fly after Botox

Within 20 to 90 minutes after it is injected, botulinum neurotoxin type A can be detected inside the motor nerve endings. Therefore the muscles and nerve endings take up Botox (or Dysport) very quickly before it can spread far from the injection site. Quite logically, there should be no problem flying immediately after Botox injections.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Flying after Botox

There should be no reason one cannot fly afer Botox. There are generally minimal recommendations against performing certain activities and they are generally limited ot avoidance of strenuous activities and lying down for several hours.
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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No Reason Not To Fly After Botox

Dear Pam, There is no reason not to fly after having your Botox injections. Botox binds very rapidly to its target sites after injection so there is little chance that your flying will displace the medication. By the time you get through the security line, it probably is all bound. You may feel some pressure at the injection sites due to the pressure variations in the plane but nothing more than that. Have a good trip.
Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly?

How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly? IMHO of performing Botox injections for over 20 years, right away. I massage the Botox solution into the muscle layer as the patient is sitting in the chair, so there's little chance things are going to move around during flying.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Flying

You can hop on a plane immediately after receiving Botox. My patients fly in and out all the time on the same day with no problems at all.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Flying is not going to interfere with Botox

Feel free to fly anytime, even the same afternoon. At most you might have a slight headache (rare) after the botox; and some people get sinus headaches from the pressure differences of flight, but these are not related to eachother.
Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.peerscosmetic.com

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Flying after botox

There is no reason why you can't fly any time after a botox treatment. Botox can take up to a week to work, so don't expect to see it's full effect immediately.
Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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How soon can one fly after Botox injections

It takes 1 to 3 hours for the Botox to be mostly bound to its target. I usually recommend that the patient travels the next day, not the day of injections. That way we know for sure the Botox cannot be displaced from the area injected.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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How soon after Botox Treatment to get on Plane

I usually ask my patients not to participate in any strenuous activity for at least 12 hours after their treatment, this includes flying. That way if there are any issues I can tell if it is directly related to treatment, with a good degree of certainty.
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox

Walk out of the office and hop on the plane. There should be no problem as Botox and flying are not incompatible
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Get right on the plane.

Flying after a BOTOX or Dysport treatment is just not a problem. You can fly immediately after this type of a service without an issue.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and Flying

It is safe to fly immediately after a Botox treatment. Botox binds to the nerves very quickly, for that reason flying is not a problem.
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and Activities

Any time! I tell my patients they can return to normal activities (gym, flying, working, etc.) immediately after their procedures. The only thing I tell patients not to do is push on the injection sites, as might happen in a facial, for 48 hours after Botox. Other than that, I'd say you are all good!
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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