I'm coming to florida for 3 weeks and was thinking of having some Botox and Fillers (Restylane) while I was there. Can I travel by plane immediately after these procedures or is there a 'downtime'?
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September 28, 2008
Answer: Hold off on flying in case adjustments are needed
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Since it has been over five years, for the most part, I believe you are okay to receive Botox injections. However, I would recommend an input from your neurologist on the matter before proceeding.
It is difficult to determine without seeing a picture if the "bumps" are where the muscle is partially relaxed and you are seeing activation of the muscles next to the Botox-treated area.
You often see a little swelling at the sight of the injection but that should resolve within a day...
The results from Botox injections can typically be seen within a few days, with the full effects usually visible after about 7 to 14 days. As for the frequency of treatments, Botox injections can be repeated every 3 to 4 months. There isn't a specific limit to the number of times you can receive...