I had Botox 3 weeks ago and like the results. I am still a little nervous, though, when I inadvertently rub my face. When can I safely massage or rub my face (as in a facial) and secondly, when can I assume I am safe from a drooping eyelid?
Answer: Facial massaging is OK even the next day after Botox
At three months after Botox you certainly need not be concerned about any drooping. The botox becomes bound to the needed sites within the day of injection. We limit positional changes and exercise for four hours, which has not even been proven to be necessary, but at one, two and certainly, three months, there will be no risk to moving the botox around by massaging your face.
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Answer: Facial massaging is OK even the next day after Botox
At three months after Botox you certainly need not be concerned about any drooping. The botox becomes bound to the needed sites within the day of injection. We limit positional changes and exercise for four hours, which has not even been proven to be necessary, but at one, two and certainly, three months, there will be no risk to moving the botox around by massaging your face.
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November 25, 2011
Answer: Can I Massage My Face After Botox?
Hi Sandy. Not to worry. The only precaution we suggest is for several hours after the injections, do not get a massage or manipulate the face in any way. This is only a precaution as Botox binds to the muscle at the injection point very quickly.
3 weeks later it's fine to massage away. Start as early as the day after your injections.
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November 25, 2011
Answer: Can I Massage My Face After Botox?
Hi Sandy. Not to worry. The only precaution we suggest is for several hours after the injections, do not get a massage or manipulate the face in any way. This is only a precaution as Botox binds to the muscle at the injection point very quickly.
3 weeks later it's fine to massage away. Start as early as the day after your injections.
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October 13, 2011
Answer: Botox
I tell my patients to avoid steam and massage for week. The chemical in Botox is usually in position after 6 hours so that head movements do not affect results, but massage may be ill advised for a day or two.
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October 13, 2011
Answer: Botox
I tell my patients to avoid steam and massage for week. The chemical in Botox is usually in position after 6 hours so that head movements do not affect results, but massage may be ill advised for a day or two.
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Facial massage after Botox injections Hi Sandy, Even though the full effects of Botox take anywhere from approximately three to five days for you to notice an improvement in your wrinkles, the Botox is completely taken up by its target (within the junction between your nerves and the muscles that they stimulate) within an hour of injection. So, I would avoid massaging the area, vigorous exercise, and/or lying down for the hour immediately following your Botox injections. Anything (including a facial and/or facial massage) after that hour should be completely fine. Enjoy your Botox (and your facial)!
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Facial massage after Botox injections Hi Sandy, Even though the full effects of Botox take anywhere from approximately three to five days for you to notice an improvement in your wrinkles, the Botox is completely taken up by its target (within the junction between your nerves and the muscles that they stimulate) within an hour of injection. So, I would avoid massaging the area, vigorous exercise, and/or lying down for the hour immediately following your Botox injections. Anything (including a facial and/or facial massage) after that hour should be completely fine. Enjoy your Botox (and your facial)!
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October 12, 2011
Answer: It's Okay To Rub Your Face The Next Day Following Botox Treatment
Three weeks following Botox Cosmetic treatment you certainly can rub or massage your face without any concerns for an adverse result.
The concern about facial massage after Botox Cosmetic treatment has to do with the binding and uptake of the toxin molecule, and not about when the maximum paralysis is visible.
Botox binds to the presynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction and is transported into the cell by endocytosis probably within about 1 hour of injection.
I recommend that patients not rub vigorously or massage over the areas of treatment for about 4-6 hours. I also ask that they remain upright, avoid lying down, and refrain from strenuous activity for the same period of time. That means that you should be able to rub your face or have a facial the day following your Botox Cosmetic treatment.
The full visible effect of the Botox Cosmetic treatment will not be visible for about 7 days afterward.
Best wishes, Kenneth Dembny
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October 12, 2011
Answer: It's Okay To Rub Your Face The Next Day Following Botox Treatment
Three weeks following Botox Cosmetic treatment you certainly can rub or massage your face without any concerns for an adverse result.
The concern about facial massage after Botox Cosmetic treatment has to do with the binding and uptake of the toxin molecule, and not about when the maximum paralysis is visible.
Botox binds to the presynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction and is transported into the cell by endocytosis probably within about 1 hour of injection.
I recommend that patients not rub vigorously or massage over the areas of treatment for about 4-6 hours. I also ask that they remain upright, avoid lying down, and refrain from strenuous activity for the same period of time. That means that you should be able to rub your face or have a facial the day following your Botox Cosmetic treatment.
The full visible effect of the Botox Cosmetic treatment will not be visible for about 7 days afterward.
Best wishes, Kenneth Dembny
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