When can I get Botox after receiving a CO2 laser treatment ?

Botox is ideally done before CO2 treatments but can be done as soon as 2 weeks after CO2 laser to allow your skin time to heal and for the inflammation to subside. Since the Botox is being injected directly into the muscle, the CO2 laser will not affect the Botox, however it is preferred to allow your skin to heal first to minimize the risk of the Botox needle affecting your healing or increasing your risk of introducing an infection. Hope this helps!Johnson C. LeeBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon@drjohnsonlee

I’d actually recommend doing the Botox treatment first. After about two weeks, when your muscles are fully relaxed and the Botox is in full effect, then it would be fine to go on to get a CO2 laser treatment. Always talk to your board-certified dermatologist about the procedures you want so that you can create a schedule that optimizes your results.