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When Can I Apply my Normal Skin Cream After Botox

asked 1 year ago by mummytotwins in uk
Latest answer by Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
Question viewed 808 times
Tags: 1 day post-op, moisturizer

i had botox to frown lines and forehead yesterday and was wanting to ask when i can start using my face cream again and if i can use my enzyme peel?

22 answers to When Can I Apply my Normal Skin Cream After Botox

Facial Cream after Botox?

Hi mummytotwins. We tell our patients not to undertake any activities that would involve touching or messaging the area for several hours after our injections. To be safe, start with your cream the day after. Good luck.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Skin Care After Botox

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking you may return to your normal home skin care routine the same day as your treatment. Botox injections and topical, over-the-counter skin products do not tend to interact with each other. If you are unsure about your skin products it is best to check with the recommendations of your provider. In the rare event that you develop a reaction to the Botox or have an infection at the site of injection it is advised that you follow up... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

You can apply make up/ creams, the same day as BOTOX

You can apply creams on your face, even after an hour after BOTOX, as long as you re gentle with the application and take care not to massage the area.

Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
India Dermatologist

Massage 2 hours after Botox treatment

Two hours after treatment, the Botox is already absorbed into the muscles. I would not be concerned unless you massage vigurously BEFORE the 2 hours. I would also not be concerned about the enzyme peel for the same reason. Discuss all these matters with the Dr that is injecting the Botox. Always make sure that you are being treated by an experienced Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Resume facial creams soon after Botox injections

Most facial creams and makeup may be applied, very soon after Botox injections. You certainly don't want to rub makeup all over a face that has some bleeding sites from injections if you are on a blood thinner. You also don't want to use a cream with alpha hyroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, right away as this may sting the areas of the needle insertion sites. Usually the night of the treatment most patients can tolerate the application of all their normal products... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Apply Skin Cream 1 Day After Botox Injection

It's usually safe to apply normal skin cream, foundation, moisturizer, or similar product right after your Botox injection. Make sure you get the approval of your plastic surgeon in the office, but it's usually safe after the puffiness has subsided. Direct pressure with gauze pad and/ or ice packs will ensure that the areas of Botox injection have calmed down enough for you to apply skin cream. Best Wishes, Roy more

Roy Kim, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Skin Care Regimen After Botox or Dysport Injections

There should be no problem to apply face cream 24 hours after injection. After injections, I usually advise people to wait about a day before applying skin creams. An enzyme peel may cause irritation so waiting a few days is probably best.

Amiya Prasad, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

When can I apply moisturizer after botox

You do not have to alter your daily facial moisturizer routine at all after having botox. it is always best to also ask your treating doctors questions regarding your daily facial routine

Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox and Skin Care

It is completely safe to resume your usual skin care regimen a few hours following Botox treatments. You should avoid excessive rubbing of the treated areas for approximately four hours following Botox injections however.

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Resuming skin care regimen after Botox

You can begin your normal skin care routine the same day as your Botox injections as long as you do not have any irritation at the injection sites. If you become irritated, wait a day or two. Skin creams should not affect your results in any way.

Alison Stallings, MD
Tarrytown Dermatologic Surgeon

BOTOX and facial creams

You may apply your face creams as long as your skin is without evidence of reaction or irritation. The same applies to your enzyme peel. Always consult with your provider regarding post procedure regimens. Dr. Pedy Ganchi/ Village Plastic Surgery Ridgewood, New Jersey

Pedy Ganchi, MD
Ridgewood Plastic Surgeon

The needle makes the entry injury.

You have had a Botox injection. I think you can apply your normal skin creams as soon as you want. Like 10 minutes later! The break in the skin is caused by the "needle" and it is about 30 gauge in size. That tiny wound is sealed in a few seconds so application of creams and make up can be done whenever you want........unless you are applying something heavily contaminated with bacteria. Even then it probably doesn't matter.

Harlow Hollis, MD
Victoria Plastic Surgeon

When Can I Use My Normal Cream After Botox?

Hi, We give all our Botox patients and after care sheet that details for four hours after Botox injection to avoid touching the area, applying pressure or rubbing the area, not to lie down, excercise, or take a shower. After the four hours, the Botox should be bound to the neuromuscular junction so you should be fine to use your regular cream! Best, Dr. Liu

Grace Liu, MD
Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Rule of Thumb

Generally, because such small needles are used and Botox is injected into the muscle, there is not much disruption to the skin surface. That being said, it is safest to avoid rubbing the treating areas (no creams, facial massages, etc.) for 3-4 hours after Botox treatment. Any strenuous activity (heavy exercise for example) should be avoided for maybe 6-8 hours, just to decrease the chance of bruising which can be unsightly temporarily (especially when treating around the thin eyelid skin).... more

Manu Gujrati, MD
San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon

When to Return to Normal Activity after Botox Injections

I instruct all my patients not to touch or do anything to the injected areas for the first few hours. After that they can return to all of their "normal" activities. Botox studies have shown that 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 the Botox or Dysport very quickly before they can spread far from the injection site and the entire reaction has taken... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Botox and Skin Care

There is no problem with continuing with your routine skin care after Botox injection. Botox is injected into the muscle beneath the skin and subcutaneous fat. Your skin care products act very superficially in the skin and should have no effect on the Botox injections.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Skin cream appication after Botox

I would give approximately 3 hours after a Botox injection before any kind of massage to the area so as not to displace the Botox. After that you can apply your cream.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Please do call your doctors office and ask them.

We advise patients in my office that after two hours they can reapply make up, no exercise for 24 hours, and no chemically active skin treatments for several days. Your doctor who is ultimately responsible may have a different take on these types of restrictions.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Skin cream after Botox

I tell my patients to wait till the little Botox bumps dissipate to apply skin cream the same day. Same goes with over-the-counter peels.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

Botox

You may apply skin cream as long as you don;t have any reaction to the Botox same day. Any strong peels you typically want to avoind 1 week prior and post

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Skin Cream After Botox

A day after Botox treatment, the Botox is already securely attached to the muscle receptors deep to the skin surface. Your placing a skin cream on the surface will not affect your Botox result. In my opinion, you could begin the cream applications today. Dr. Peter A Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Start Whenever You Want

Botox is injected into the muscles which are well below the surface of the skin. As long as there was no reaction or irritation from the injections ( or any numbing medication applied beforehand), I see no reason why you cannot use your skin cream now. Similarly, the enzyme peel should be OK too.