When Can I Apply my Normal Skin Cream After Botox

Most facial creams and makeup may be applied, very soon after Botox injections.  You certainly don't want to rub makeup all over a face that has some bleeding sites from injections if you are on a blood thinner.  You also don't want to use a cream with alpha hyroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, right away as this may sting the areas of the needle insertion sites.  Usually the night of the treatment most patients can tolerate the application of all their normal products.  Please don't apply the creams within minutes after the treatment if you are rough with the face. You want to be gentle with the areas injected so as not to rub them around and displace the Botox within the first four hours of the treatment.

it's usually safe to apply normal skin cream, foundation, moisturizer, or similar product right after your Botox injection.  Make sure you get the approval of your plastic surgeon in the office, but it's usually safe after the puffiness has subsided. 

 

Direct pressure with gauze pad and/ or ice packs will ensure that the areas of Botox injection have calmed down enough for you to apply skin cream.

 

Best Wishes,

Roy
 

Thank you for your question.

Generally speaking you may return to your normal home skin care routine the same day as your treatment. Botox injections and topical, over-the-counter skin products do not tend to interact with each other.  If you are unsure about your skin products it is best to check with the recommendations of your provider.

In the rare event that you develop a reaction to the Botox or have an infection at the site of injection it is advised that you follow up with your provider and wait until the skin has cleared before returning to your regimen.

I hope this helps. 

You may apply your face creams as long as your skin is without evidence of reaction or irritation. The same applies to your enzyme peel.  Always consult with your provider regarding post procedure regimens.

 

Dr. Pedy Ganchi/ Village Plastic Surgery

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Generally, because such small needles are used and Botox is injected into the muscle, there is not much disruption to the skin surface. That being said, it is safest to avoid rubbing the treating areas (no creams, facial massages, etc.) for 3-4 hours after Botox treatment. Any strenuous activity (heavy exercise for example) should be avoided for maybe 6-8 hours, just to decrease the chance of bruising which can be unsightly temporarily (especially when treating around the thin eyelid skin). By 12 hours after treatment, you can pretty much resume all creams, peels, and activity you want.