Botox injection right after IPL?

Question

Hello. Can I have Botox injection to my masseter muscle right after IPL treatment? Thanks!

Jacob Sedgh, MD · Answer

Botox works at muscular junctions and IPL at skin level with no known particular cross-actions. I hope this helps.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Botox injections don't interfere with or are interfered by most other facial treatments so they can be done the same day very easily.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Lasers and fillers/Botox can be done on the same day. I suggest seeing an expert to determine what is best for you individual case.  Best, Dr. Emer

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

It is generally preferable to do the deep injection through untraumatized skin that through skin traumatized by the IPL treatment, but there is nothing inherently wrong either way.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have a Botox treatment immediately after an IPL. There shouldn't be any risk in doing so.Andrew Campbell, M.D.

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Combining a neuromodulator like Botox and a superficial energy-based treatment like IPL on the same day or even the same treatment would be just fine.

For shaping of the masseter muscle, make sure your injector is an expert in experienced with this type of facial shaping.

To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties.

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Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Botox injected to the masseter muscle after IPL should be safe if it is done correctly.  Since the 2 treatments involve very different levels of tissue there should be no increase in the chance for side effects.  With treatment of masseter muscles, it is important to seek out an expert as injections that are misplaced can cause inability to smile or chew and asymmetry.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is completely fine to get Botox after an IPL. Just take your normal precautions you would follow after any Botox treatment.

Mitchell C. Kaye, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not a problem to receive a botox injection after an IPL treatment.  The botox is injected into a deeper layer than that treated with the laser. As always, these treatments are best performed by an experienced practitioner.  Hope this is helpful.

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. You could have Botox and IPL on the same day. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by a well-trained and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

Botox injection right after IPL?

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