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I Am Having Eye Muscle Botox Injection Soon, How Long Before It's Safe to Travel by Airplane?

asked 1 year ago by Cali2dc in dc area
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,339 times
Tags: eyes, muscle, pain

The procedure is relaxing the inside muscle, due to pulling/pain on outside muscle. small amount to be injected. I know that it takes a few days to "settle" into correct location, but also I imagine changes in pressure might affect absorption etc - so how long do I need to wait before flying? (1day? 1week? 1month? etc) Thanks!

17 answers to I Am Having Eye Muscle Botox Injection Soon, How Long Before It's Safe to Travel by Airplane?

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Can I fly after having Botox?

Hi Cali2DC.  It's perfectly fine to fly after having Botox or any injection procedure for that matter.  
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Eye muscle Botox injection

Injecting Botox into the extraocular muscles for  treatment of what I presume is spasm, is something that you should ask you eye doctor about. He may want you to stay in town for a few days to a week to see how it responded.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botulinum toxin (Dysport and Botox) for eye muscles and how long before airplane traveling is permissible.

There are two issues here: 1) Q: When is it safe to fly? A: Probably anytime after 24 hours to ensure that no unusual bleeding 2) Q: When is it wise ot fly? A: If you are traveling for the treatment and want to ensure that you have achieved the desired result, it may be wise to wait around for about 2 weeks in the event you need a touch up injection.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Traveling

Great question...Botox enters the nerves at the site of injection within 90 to 120 minutes after injection. The action on the muscle takes approximately 3-5 days to become evident and typically 2 weeks to settle completely. There is not contraindication to flying after a Botox injection, especially if it is a "small" amount".  Good Luck! Dr. C johnconnorsmd.com
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Botox - when is it safe to fly

There are no contraindications to flying with Botox.  It is recommended not to exercise the same day to keep the Botox from migrating but flying should be no problem. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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It Is safe to travel after BOTOX injections

The botulinum toxin is picked up very quickly by the muscle, we tell our patients 30-60 minutes. The actual effect may take several days to show up but the process begins very quickly. I have no restrictions for our patients with flying, lying flat, etc.
Brian Maloney, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Air travel after Botox to Eye Muscle

Air travel should not have any effect on your botox injection. However, it sounds like you are having botox injected into one of your extraocular muscles for double vision. In that case, it may be worth while to wait a few days to see the effect of the injection so as not to impair or disrupt your use of both eyes.
Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD

Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox injections and flying

There are no contraindication for flying after Botox injections. The only precaution is not to massage the injected area for about 1hr. following the injection. 
Henri P. Gaboriau, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eye Muscle Botox Injection

Where did you get the idea itt was unsafe to fly after BOTOX injections??? It is safe, no medical reason not to fly the same day as the injections. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Fly away with BOTOX

There should be no problem flying the day you receive BOTOX injections. we warn patients not to massage the sites, but there are no publications in the literature to suggest any problems with altitude or flying.
Barry Resnik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

www.drresnik.com

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Waiting one day after Botox before flying

Although there is no scientific literature available as to the safety of flying after Botox injections, I suggest to my patients that they wait one day after the injections before flying to minimize the swelling that can be seen after reconstructive surgery when one flies, even in a pressurized cabin. Granted the trauma from surgery is much more than Botox injections, but as the Botox is an elective cosmetic procedure you may as well stack the cards in your favor.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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You're safe to fly.

Flying is safe after receiving a Botox treatment. It is extremely unlikely that you'll have adverse effects.
Peter Schmid, DO

Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Flying is safe after Botox treatment....

There is no reason you can't fly after your Botox treatment. I don't recommend going away for a very long trip before one week after treatment. In the unusual case that you need a touchup - it's best to stick around.
Michael Weinberg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and flying

There is no association between Botox injections and flying. It is safe to have the injections and then fly shortly after. In addition, after about 4 hours or so the botox has diffused out into the tissues and does not migrate after that point. I hope that information helps.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Air pressure has no bearing on the treatment.

The only concern I have is the very small risk of bleeding associated with the treatment.  This has nothing to do with atmospheric pressure!  The needle can damage capillaries.  Exercise or forceful breath holding (valsalva), as occurs when you say lift a heavy suitcase, does raise blood pressure and  and venous pressure.  Activity could stimulate the formation of a bruise after treatment.  Because of the location of the injection, this creates a small risk for... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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When can I fly after Botox?

Botox takes only a few hours to bind to its target(s), so you should be fine to fly the same day.  I don't know of any correlation between altitude and pressure and Botox migration. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Air Travel after Botox Treatment

Regarding: "I Am Having Eye Muscle Botox Injection Soon, How Long Before It's Safe to Travel by Airplane? The procedure is relaxing the inside muscle, due to pulling/pain on outside muscle. small amount to be injected. I know that it takes a few days to "settle" into correct location, but also I imagine changes in pressure might affect absorption etc - so how long do I need to wait before flying? (1day? 1week? 1month? etc) Thanks!" Botox attaches to the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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