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How Long After Botox Should I Wait to Get a Photofacial?

asked 2 years ago by Acc7607 in NC
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
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Tags: side effects

I am going in for Botox (second time/forehead only) this weekend and also want to get a Photofacial soon (not the same day; the machine is not available).

How long should I wait after Botox before getting the IPL treatment? Obviously, I do not want to affect the Botox injections and look weird! Thank you!

5 answers to How Long After Botox Should I Wait to Get a Photofacial?

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You can have the IPL treatment as soon as the machine is available.

IPL (intense pulsed light) procedures are performed for hair removal, and for discolorations in your skin. The light does not penetrate through the skin, so you could have the treatments 24 hours apart without concern about affecting the BOTOX. Be careful getting a PhotoFacial in the summer. You have to strictly avoid the sun for 2-3 weeks after. I hope this helps, and best regards.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of Botox and photofacial

Both procedures can be done at the same time if the photofacial is done first.  If the photofacial is following Botox injections, I would wait for 2 weeks to let the full action of the Botox take effect.  If done too soon after a Botox injection, the IPL handpiece could potentially put enough pressure, even slightly, on the skin to displace some of the injected Botox and cause unwanted side effects.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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IPL photofacial and Botox on the same day: sure!

You should have the photofacial done first, then have the botox done.  If the treatments are done on different days, the order doesn't matter.  Why isn't the IPL device available on the same day as your Botox??  I'm confused about that.  In my office, the IPL machine doesn't leave--I own it and use it frequently!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Have the IPL First

   You could have them both at the same visit. However, since you should not lie down after Botox I would recommend having the IPL treatment first. 
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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