Can You Exercise After Botox or Will It Decrease the Results
Can You Exercise After Botox or Will It Decrease the Results?
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cory in chi town
- Chicago, IL
- 2 years ago
Doctor Answers (20)
Botox paralyzes the small segment of the muscle into which it is placed. The physician who fully understands the facial anatomy can thereby selectively pick which exact muscle segments he wants to weaken thereby creating a more restful and youthful look. What we try to avoid at all costs of the migration of Botox from the areas we placed them to other areas, most notably the muscle lifting the upper lid. If this were to happen yopu will get a long lasting very tired, droopy upper lid look. Although the muscle blockade DOES begin shortly after the injection, rubbing and pressure on the injected areas can dislodge the Botox. As a result, many Plastic surgeon warn their patients against rubbing, bending over and exertion for the same reason your mother told you not to play with matches or go swimming after eating; simple understandable instruction that limit potential complications.
There are two reasons not to exercise right after Botox or Dysport treatments. I allow my patients to exercise the morning of treatment before they come in (ideally not RIGHT before coming in), but not later the same day. They are allowed to resume exercise, for the most part except in special cases, the following day. Exercise increases circulation in the body, including the face, which is why your face flushes and gets red when you work out. This increased circulation is great for your skin, but it does increase the risk that the Botox will be taken away from the injection zone before it gets fully absorbed into the neuromuscular junction. We don't like this for two reasons: 1) it may leave less Botox where we want it, and possibly decrease the effect, and 2) we do not want to do anything that increases the risk that the Botox will act anywhere other than where it is intended.
For this reason, I am strict about no exercise after treatment. I do make patients cancel their personal training sessions and Soul Cycle classes, even if they can't get a refund. Be warned!
For this reason, I am strict about no exercise after treatment. I do make patients cancel their personal training sessions and Soul Cycle classes, even if they can't get a refund. Be warned!
Web reference: http://www.ArtofDermatology.com
I tell my patients to avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours.
This is to avoid increased muscle activity and the rush of blood into the area.
I believe this prevents dispersion and migration of the Botox, which makes it effective and longer lasting.
This is to avoid increased muscle activity and the rush of blood into the area.
I believe this prevents dispersion and migration of the Botox, which makes it effective and longer lasting.
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It is probably a good idea to limit your exercise activities for at least 4 hours after the Botox injection. It's important to keep the injection of Botox material into the muscles that it was injected into, and not allow it to disperse the other muscles.
Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com
Some patients may be advised by their physicians to avoid strenuous activity right after their procedure. However this period is usually no longer than a day. It is best for individuals to follow the advice and directions of their doctor regarding this time frame.
Aside from this, exercise should have no effect on the performance of Botox.
Botox basically blocks sites on the nerve fibers where acetylcholine is released. This chemical communicates with muscles causing them to contract. The injection essentially targets nerve fibers. So exercise should not effect the performance of Botox.
Web reference: http://www.finetouchdermatology.com/los-angeles-botox/
Hi Cory in Chi Town~
The manufacturer recommends no exercise or lying flat for four hours following the administratiion of Botox injections. This is supposed to create a better outcome.
Best of luck,
Dr. David Alessi
Web reference: http://www.facialinstitute.com
As other panel members suggested, we recommend that our post-Botox patients avoid exercise and lying flat for four hours following their treatment. We believe this is not an unreasonable recommendation if it may benefit your outcome and protect your financial investment. The manufacturer has made this a recommendation as well and whether or not there are "studies" to confirm this does not detract from the possible benefits of adhering to this.
Web reference: http://www.celibre.com/botoxTreatment.aspx
Conventional thinking has been to avoid exercise for a few hours, to theoretically minimize any chance of it moving.
Having said that, to the best of my knowledge there are no studies showing it is a concern. Furthermore we have had plenty of anectodal reports from patients who see no interference from exercise.
We don’t recommend extensive exercise after Botox injections. i.e. straining or even facials for at least six hours after injections. Exercise will not decrease the results; you just don’t want any manipulation of the injected areas that could potentially lead to the Botox migrating or spreading out further than where you want it.
Exercising the same day as Botox injections is completely fine. You can continue with your normal workout routine after Botox without it interfering with the Botox results.
Web reference: http://www.gbkderm.com/medical-procedures/injectables/botox/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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