How soon after I get injectables (Botox & filler) can I return to taking Supplements like Omega 3, turmeric, etc?

Thank you for submitting you question.You may return to your regular regimen the following day if not the day of. Best of luck. 

Typically I tell my patients to take supplements the day after Botox injections.  These supplements are stopped generally a week before your injections but can be resumed afterwards.  Please consult an expert in Botox for the best cosmetic results.  Best, Dr. Green

Typically patients can start taking their normal supplements the day of or day after their treatment. It would be best to ask your injector and their specific protocol. Hope this helps. 

In our clinic, I usually allow patients to start taking their normal supplements the day of or day after their treatment. 

You can typically resume all of your supplements after injections are completed as long as you don't have any bleeding or bruising. Talk with your injector. 

Thank you so much for submitting your question. 
There is no evidence based guidelines for when you can restart taking herbal supplements post filler/botox; that being said I would say the following day is reasonable. 

Best of luck

Thank you for your question tyelerh. 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 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.
Bruising is a risk with any injection. To prevent the risk of bruising I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours after a treatment because these activities bring blood to the skin and can increase the risk of bruising. I also recommend that they avoid medications that thin the blood such as aspirin as well as natural blood thinners like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne peppers, and vitamin E for a few days before and after and injectable treatment. Tell your doctor if you are taking prescription-strength blood thinners such as coumadin or Plavix. I recommend that my patients avoid injectable treatments within two weeks of special events where they want to look their best.



After fillers we apply the Cearna OccuMend pad. The Cearna OccuMend pad is a new and innovative technology that is simple to use and significantly reduces the risk of bruising after injectable treatments and after surgery. It also makes bruises resolve more quickly and reduces swelling in the skin. The patch is clear and sticks to the skin. For most treatments two patches are used, one per side of the face. They are applied on the skin immediately after a treatment and left on for six hours. Then the patches are removed and replaced with another set of patches for another six hours; this can be done at bedtime and left on overnight while asleep. Ensure that the skin is clean and dry when applying the patches because any dirt or products on the skin will decrease the anti-bruising effects.

The Cearna OccuMend pad contains very high doses of arnica and ledum, natural ingredients that have been used for years. These ingredients reduce swelling, bruising, pain, and inflammation. Arnica is available over-the-counter in both topical and oral forms. However, the concentration of arnica in the anti-bruise patch is 50 times stronger than that available over-the-counter. Each pair of pads comes in a sterile sleeve that can be kept at room temperature without the need for refrigeration.

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.
Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Thank you for your question!  I would wait at least one week before resuming your supplements as some of them may increase your risk for bleeding and bruising.  If you are able to stop these supplements at least one week prior to your injections, this will also help reduce the amount of bruising experienced.  Thank you again for your question take care!!

Hello there! There is no tried or true answer to this question that I am aware. I would recommend waiting a few days in regards to post-injection bleeding/bruising. Good luck to you! Sarah RN BSN 

Hi tyelerh,Taking you off supplements that have blood-thinning effects is a precaution we take when you have a forthcoming procedure. This way, we can avoid bleeding and bruising. However, Botox injections are done using a very fine needle and unless you have any bleeding abnormalities, you should be fine. You can resume your supplements after 24 hours. However, please don't stop taking prescribed medication.With fillers, be more cautious because the needle used is bigger and it's common to have bruising after. You can resume supplements after 3 days.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.