I had Botox at 5pm. Can I dye and cut my hair the the next day at 5 pm?

I typically tell my patients that they should be able to resume all normal activities 24 hours after Botox injections.  I would encourage anyone looking into having this procedure to meet with their physician injector to discuss any questions they might have as each injector will have their own post-injection recommendations.All the best,

There should be no concerns over having your hair done the day after your Botox treatment. It typically takes about four hours for the neurotoxin to settle in and at that point, migration is highly unlikely. Make sure you are working with a board-certified dermatologist who is also an expert Botox injector to ensure you enjoy the best possible results from your treatment. 

Yes, you can dye and cut your hair 24 hours following your Botox injections. It's always best to follow your provider's post treatment guidelines.

I would be fine to have your hair cut and dyed the day after a Botox treatment to your forehead.  Washing your hair and massaging your head should not affect your Botox results.

Thankyou for your question.i usually tell my patients that after 4 hours they can forget they have seen me as the botox is absorbed. In other words you can resume normal activity after this time. So 24 hours is absolutely fine. Enjoy! 

Yes, you can get your hair cut and colored 24 hours after Botox.  Always seek treatment from a qualified physician.

Yes, you can absolutely get your hair cut and dyed 24 hours after a Botox injection without any concern for migration.  

Your hair appointment 24 hours after Botox will be fine. After treatment we ask clients to remain upright for 4 hours and to avoid facial flushing and facial massage or manipulation for 24 hours. Your final Botox results will be at 2 weeks. 

It is fine to proceed to have your hair cut and colored as planned.  There is no concern of migration from the having your hair washed or styled.  Your Botox treatment will be in full effect two weeks from injection.

Thank you for your question almossthome. 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 pivotal studies used 24 units of Botox (12 units per side) to address the crow’s feet and 20 units of Botox in the forehead area above the brows to address the horizontal lines seen when one raises the brows. These studies demonstrated that the peak results are seen 14 days after the treatment and most people enjoy their results for 3-4 months. At that point, a maintenance treatment is recommended. While some people start to see results as early as the next day, it can take two weeks for full results so patience is important. We have our patients return two weeks after their treatment to assess their results via photographs. At that time additional units may be added if necessary. 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 dye the hair 24 hours after a Botox treatment and that aggressive massage or washing at that time will not lead to migration of the Botox.
Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!