Facial Exercises After Botox

Movement of facial muscles through your exercise regimen should not affect the performance of Botox.

Botox molecules target nerve fibers that release acetylcholine which causes muscles to contract. The result of course is that the muscles are able to stay relaxed.

Regardless of whether you are using Botox for antiaging purposes or not, there is really no need for the facial exercises. Wrinkles form because the skin loses its elasticity. This makes it more susceptible to developing lines on the skin when muscles in the forehead and eye area contract.

While Botox can improve the appearance of lines on the skin by keeping the associated muscles in a relaxed state, patients can also focus on treatments that help to correct sun damage on their skin. Fraxel laser and other dermal fillers (e.g. Radiesse, Juvederm and Restylane) can be helpful. But you would need to speak to a board certified specialist  about more precise recommendations for your objectives.

Some instructions direct you to perform facial exercises immediately after injection while avoiding digital manipulation or massage of the area.