Can I Have Botox a Couple of Weeks Before Fraxel?

asked 1 year ago by christopher_h in London (UK)
Latest answer by Edward J. Gross, MD
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Can I have botox injected on my face (mainly forehead) before a Fraxel treatment or should I wait and have it done afterwards ? Thanks.

10 answers to Can I Have Botox a Couple of Weeks Before Fraxel?

Fraxel and Botox can be done together

Fraxel and Botox can be done together. In fact, they are a very nice combination therapy.

Edward J. Gross, MD
Orlando Facial Plastic Surgeon

Timing of Botox Cosmetic and Laser Fraxel Treatment

Yes,one may have Botox Cosmetic prior to or after laser Fraxel therapy. Botox Cosmetic reduces dynamic or active facial wrinkles, while Fraxel reduces fine lines & skin surface irregularity. Generally, two weeks are allowed between each treatment, but follow the advice of your cosmetic specialist.

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox and Fraxel

Botox can be used a few weeks before Fraxel treatment. It should not be a problem for the Fraxel treatment.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botulinum Toxin and Fraxel

This depends on the advise of the practitioner but I do not see a contra-indication in the use of Botulinum Toxin prior to Fraxel

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox prior to Fraxel

The inhibition of muscle movement, and thereby reducing the ability of the skin to crease in recently laser resurfaced skin is thought to be advantageous. As it takes Botox several days to two weeks to produce the maximum onset of effectiveness, it is prudent to inject Botox or Dysport one to two weeks prior to laser resurfacing.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox before Fraxel

Absolutely you may have Botox before Fraxel. In fact, it is recommended. While you are healing from the Laser treatment, Botox stops the repetitive creasing in the lines that we are trying to take away. The effects are synergistic and well worth the treatment.

Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Botox CAN and Should be used Before Facial Laser Treatments

Pre-treating the face with artistically placed Botox is a great preparation for a laser facial treatment. the Botox will maximally relax over-active muscles in as little as 5 days allowing the laser resurfacing to penetrate evenly and yield a nicer long term result.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Botox before Fraxel

Botox may be used before Fraxel but I would wait at least two weeks after a Botox treatment. I would not recommend any shorter interval than that.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Botox and Fraxel

Yes, you can have Botox. Botox will work to reduce your dynamic wrinkles and Fraxel will work to reduce your fine lines. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Botox before is best

Botox and Fraxel are a great combination. Botox for the mimetic lines and Fraxel for color and texture. I like Botox first and Fraxel 2 weeks later. Botox can kick in and then the new collagen is not moving as much and lays down in skin better.