How Soon After Having Botox Can You Fly?

Although there are no scientific reports of which I am aware that flying or the pressure differential in the air affects the Botox, I recommend that my patients don't fly until the next day. Probably, there would be no problem flying even four hours later as we use that time restriction to tell our patients not to lie flat or bend over at the waist to "touch their toes." There has been no firm scientific evidence that even that is crucial.

You are able to fly and resume normal activities immediately after treatment. I advise my patients to avoid lying flat, strenuous exercise and massaging the area for the first 4 hours after treatment.

It is safe to travel immediately after injection of Botox or Dysport.  Some things that need to be considered for safety, however, include no immediate exercise and minimal heavy lifting.

Happy travels,

Dr. Shah

Can you fly on the same day as Botox or Dysport treatment? Absolutely. This is commonly done and I don't see any difference between flying out of town and getting in your car to drive back home. Feel free to fly back home and take off for vacation on the same day as your neuromodulator treatment.
Thank you for your question.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Flying after procedures can sometimes be fine but in other situations may be problematic.  The changes that occur with flying which can be of concern are changes in air pressure and very low humidity.  Flying after botulinum toxin injections, vascular laser treatments, noninvasive skin tightening (Thermage or Ulthera) is not a problem.  Flying after most filler injections (Restylane, Juvederm) should also not pose a problem.   Flying within the frist week after surgery can be a problem at times as it may predispose to bleeding or increased swelling.  Flying after skin resurfacing isn't usually a problem but be prepared to use extra moisturizer on a long trip as the air in planes is so dry.