PicoSure Focus Laser Skin Treatments following cosmetic injectables (e.g. Botox). How long must I wait?

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Can I undergo skin rejuvenation (to target e.g. sun damage, melasma, ageing) with the PicoSure Focus Laser 2 weeks after receiving 24 units of Botox (total) to my 'crow's feet' and frown lines? Some have said I should wait 4 weeks, while others say I shouldn't have to wait at all. My first of several skin rejuv treatments with the PicoSure Focus Laser is scheduled for exactly 14 days after my Botox. I'd like to know that this won't lessen my Botox results. Thank you. (29, female, fair skin).

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

You should be fine at two weeks post Botox. In the future, though, schedule your PicoSure first and then the Botox. My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

At 14 days out you will have no problems getting the laser. You could do it sooner if you desire. It will not lessen the effects of the Botox. Be well, Dr. M

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I often combine Picosure FOCUS with Botox and fillers. The problem is diffusion due to swelling. I normally perform laser first, then BOTOX a week or so after. If you had Botox already, two weeks is more than sufficient for the neurotoxin to bind without diffusion from mild swelling from Pico. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia.

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