Flying after Botox or Restylane?

This was looked  at in study published in one of our journals. In the study, done by a pair of Israeli dermatologists,  there were no adverse events with Botox. I can imagine even less of a problem with fillers. It would be best to have these procedures done a week before you leave, in case you... more

MeMySelf, There is no reason you cannot fly after having fillers and/or Botox Cosmetic. The only issue is that you will not be able to follow-up with your doctor if you have any questions or issues.

As previously stated, there is no real medical reason not to fly the next day following injection of any fillers or Botox.  However, it does make sense to have these procedures performed somewhere close to you as you will need to undergo these procedures several times a year.  This way your physician... more

Unless you will be back to Florida every 3-5 months, why establish a relationship with a physician when you can do that at home? It would be best for you to locate a local physician with whom you can become acquainted so that you can relate your likes and dislikes to fine tune your results over time. Injectors... more

Facial fillers are non-invasive procedures associated with minimal immediate risk of bleeding, infection, or bruising.  The most important complication profile is based on long term assymetry, deformity including nodules or lumps, and persistent edema. Although many patients choose to travel immediately... more

There isn't a medical reason you would have to stay even 24 hours. The only reason would be if you have any questions after the treatment and wanted the doctor to evaluate you. There are probably excellent practitioners in your area so the need to travel for fillers and Botox should be uncommon. But if you... more

There is no reason to stay in Florida after injection with either Botox or fillers from a medical standpoint. You may want to plan your injections at the start of your trip so that you can give them about a week to work and then be able to return for a touch up if needed.

One should wait two working days so that if there is an adjustment with fillers it might be made. The altitude of the flight could affect the swelling potential in the first couple of days. Botox may take more than two weeks to show its full effect, so you may need to return in 3 – 4 weeks for an adjustment.

No problem in flying after fillers and Botox, unless you'd like to stick around for a few days so that you can return to your physician if you need a touch up.  Be well. Dr. P

I see alot of out of town clients for fillers and there is really no contraindication to flying following treatment.  The only caveat is that I generally like to see my patients a week or so after their treatment.  As such, I make sure they have follow-up when they return to town.