How Long After Botox Can I Put Cream or Makeup On?

You can put on makeup immediately after Botox as long as your application does not "milk" the botox into an undesired area. Therefore, be gentle.

If the physician is using a very tiny diameter needle, which the overwhelming majority of doctors do, then you may apply makeup that day. Be careful not apply significant pressure to the areas when removing the makeup if it is within four hours of the Botox injections.

Hi,

It is fine to put cream and make up on immediately after your Botox injections.

Dr. P

Hi there thanks for the question. I would usually recommend waiting 10 -20 minutes until the small puncture areas have sealed fully after the injection before applying normal products. I would just be a bit more careful when applying creams - try not to use too much pressure as this may move the toxin to the wrong place.

Yes, you're able to put makeup and/or cream on immediately after Botox. I just recommend not applying too much pressure to the area of the injections for a couple of days after.

After Botox injections you can use makeup immediately.  It is important not to put excessive pressure on the skin or massage the area.  The surgeon precisely places the Botox for maximum effect.

Make up or cream can be put on immediately after BOTOX. You don’t have to wait.  It will not effect the treatment.

It is fine to put makeup or cream on immediately following a Botox injection. Keep in mind that a cream with an exfoliating agent (such as glycolic acid or Retin-A) or antibacterial properties (such as witch hazel or salicylic acid) could irritate the skin slightly but only if applied immediately after. Other than that, there is little risk except do no massage the area as you apply your products.

Botox is carefully delivered to specific areas using a small needle.  After treatment, it is important not to massage the areas injected so that the Botox is not moved from where it is placed. The majority of doctors do not want patients to massage the face, bend over, etc for about 4 hours after the procedure.  If you are very careful, and use a very light touch to apply cream or makeup, some doctors will let you put it on right away.   You should discuss this with your treating doctor to get his or her opinion.

You may apply makeup immediately after treatment, just be gentle.  After about 24 hours, you should be able to carry out your activities as normal.