I was having a Botox party and wanted to add in a wine and cheese tasting afterward. Is this common or ok to do right after?

There might be a greater chance in bruising if one drinks alcohol the evening of Botox, even if it is immediately after not before the Botox. The night of the day after Botox it would be fine.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Having a glass of wine after Botox should be ok.  I would remind your guests to cease using aspirin, NSAIDS, and Vitamin E for a few days before injection.  If bruising is a concern you can apply ice to the treatment area prior to injection.  Taking Arnica afterward may also be helpful.

Although  no formal Studies have been completed, most experts suggest not to consume alcohol 24 hours prior to the Botox treatment. Although there may be a very small risk with alcohol afterwards, most expert practitioners are not concerned.

Thanks for your question. Though probably safe, I personally do not attend botox parties especially when wine or alcohol are involved. To decrease the risk of bruising I think it's most important to remind your friends to avoid blood thinners like aspirin, advil, etc for ten days if possible. Combining that avoidance with the application of ice compresses at the time of injection will play the biggest part in avoiding bruising. Best of luck!

It is recommended that you avoid alcohol for several hours after having your Botox to avoid increased bleeding and swelling in the area although the greatest risk is drinking before having your Botox. Hope this helps!
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Thank you for your question minnieme1. 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.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.Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Botox parties are fun for everyone involved.  While most of us recommend avoiding wine for a day or so before botox or filler injections, having a wine and cheese tasting afterwards shouldn't be a problem.   Have a great party. 

I believe one glass or two is OK, but the biggest concern is not patients bleeding but getting intoxicated and start to touching their faces. If something does go wrong with the Botox results, was the injectors doing or was it the wine and partying’s doing? I suggest that keep it simple and black and white (not a party theme).

Great question.
In the pre-operative information I tend to given my patients, we do list alcohol consumption as something to avoid before having Botox injections. 
'Botulinium Toxin A' injections have been known to cause some minor bruising at the injection point and occasionally a slight swelling. 
Following Botox injections I suppose the risk associated with alcohol consumption is similar in that it may cause a little more swelling and bruising. The good news is, I don't believe there is a reduction in the efficacy of the Botox - have a great party!

Thanks for your honest question.  Though probably safe, I personally do not attend botox parties especially when wine or alcohol are involved.  To decrease the risk of bruising I think it's most important to remind your friends to avoid blood thinners like aspirin, advil, etc for ten days if possible.  Combining that avoidance with the application of ice compresses at the time of injection will play the biggest part in avoiding bruising.Since botox is a medicine with long term effects I personally feel that it should be best administered in a doctor's office.  Others will disagree.Best wishes and enjoy your results.Jon A Perlman MD FACS 

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