How long after Botox, can I have sunbathing ?

Thank you for your question. I typically focus my aftercare on restricting activities that make you hot, sweaty or flushed: Examples include strenuous activities, alcohol, saunas, hot baths, etc… This will increase your chance of bruising. If no bruising, by the next day, the you should be good to go. If there is, then I recommend another day to make sure the bruise is not getting worse. I am not as worried about the not laying down after four hours.

HI there thanks for the question. As part of botox aftercare I always suggest staying clear of temperature related activities such as sauna, steam room, sun beds, sunbathing alongside excess exercise as a precautionary measure for 48hours. This can increase the risk of bruising and potentially interfere with the effectivity of the product. Hope this helps! Dr Rupert 

Whether sunbathing is good for your skin is another discussion, but the effects of your Botox treatment will not be affected even by immediate sun exposure.  

Thank you for your
question.Sunbathing will not affect your botox directly, although it is not recommended to lay down at least 3-4 hours post Botox injections. If you plan on being in the sun it is important to protect your skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays with a good SPF with a high zinc level. To be sure, see two
or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have
treatment.

I hope this helps.

Sunbathing is not a good idea as it damages the skin and can cause many other problems. Botox is used for rejuvenation and it is best not to damage your skin from too much sun. With more details, please ask your doctor.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Thank you for your question Cykln. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam where the entire medical history is reviewed. However, I hope the information provided here is useful.The safety record of Botox is well established. The product has been used for over 20 years for a variety of treatments with minimal side effects. Botox is amongst the safest treatments for treating facial wrinkles.While Botox is one of the safest treatments offered, there are some situations where it is not appropriate. These include anyone who has an allergy to any of the inactive ingredients or who has had an allergic reaction to any botulinum product including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Myobloc. The safety and efficacy of Botox has not been established in women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Therefore, women in these categories are advised to wait until breast feeding is completed prior to having a Botox treatment. Botox should not be placed in the skin on the site of an infection. Those who are taking an aminoglycoside antibiotic, an anesthetic, D-penicillamine, antimalarials, or immunosuppressants should not be treated, nor should those who have undergone chemotherapy within the previous six months. It is important to avoid blood thinners before and after a treatment. These include both prescription and non-prescription medications such as warfarin (coumadin), aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginko biloba. Those with conditions that affect muscles and nerves such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome should not undergo Botox treatments.With any injection, there are risks such as pain, bleeding, bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection. We take special precautions to minimize these risks such as using a painless technique. We also treat bruises with a laser as early as the next day. Bruises usually resolve within two weeks if untreated. After a laser treatment bruises usually resolve in 1-3 days, but may still take two weeks for full resolution. In addition to these risks, with Botox there is also a risk that the product spreads or diffuses to nearby structures. Spread to nearby muscles can lead to side effects such as the temporary appearance of droopy eyelids or a temporary asymmetric smile.
After a Botox treatment, I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours and not lie down flat for four hours. This is because all of these activities may possibly lead to the movement of the product and consequent side effects such as droopy eyelids. Although there have been no definitive studies shown that these actually occur and some physicians do not provide such aftercare instructions, in the absence of data I err on the side of caution and recommend that my patients avoid such activities.
If I had a patient with the concern described here I would say that it would be safe to go sunbathing 24 hours after a Botox treatment. However, I always recommend against sunbathing to my patients because prolonged sun exposure will damage the skin and make their concerns worse.
Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Direct sun immediately after Botox won't harm it, but really?  Ultraviolet exposure is the single biggest cause of wrinkles, not to mention skin cancer.

The sun itself will not harm your Botox. You should not lie down or get burned for four hours after your Botox. On the other hand, why are you sunbathing if you are having Botox to get rid of your wrinkles. The sun will give you more wrinkles and maybe skin cancer too. Go sit in the shade and get a spray tan.

There is no problem with sunbathing immediately after Botox.  My restrictions are for 3-4 hours:No hatsNo facial massageDon't go in sauna, or hot tubDon't lay in a massage "donut" No strenuous activity

UV ray exposure could increase your risk of infection and delay your healing so I recommend allowing at least a 48h window between treatment and sunbathing. The faster you recover from the treatment, the sooner you will be looking fabulous!