I rub my face after Botox injection. Should I be okay?

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I had 14 to 15 units of Botox tonight in my forehead and frown line - about 2 to 3 hours later I gave my face a rub without realising - should I be ok? And how much should 14 units cost?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

This type of normal activity after Botox treatment should not be a problem.  The cost is different in different practices.  For 14 units we would charge $187.50

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question.I agree, a single rub to the forehead shouldn't change the result. The concern for rubbing is that the product is displaced inferiorly toward the lid elevator muscle. This can potentially result in a temporary lid drop. Avoid future facial massage or aggressive rubbing for approximately 24 hours after treatment.As for cost: In the USA - $8.00 to $12.00 per unit.- Dr. Bryson Richards

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

I tell my patients not to rub over their eyes right after Botox as this can theoretically spread the Botox and cause a lid droop. However, a massage of upper forehead should not matter nor should touching of the face or a couple of little rubs. No use worrying, just try to not rub over your eyes from now on. You will probably be just fine

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

rub away to your heart's desire...nothing bad will happen to the botox...as for the price, call around to some local doctors...price varies significantly in different parts of the country...

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

As long as the rub wasn't aggressive or long, I think you will be just fine. We don't recommend massages or aggressive rubbing after Botox for about 24 hours, but just an off-hand accidental touch won't affect it. Cost depends on where you are located and who performed the injections. Prices will range but usually fall somewhere between $8 per unit (on the low-end or injected by non-physicians) up to $15 per unit (on the high-end and injected by core physicians). "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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