Can I have a facial after receiving Botox injections?

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I get Botox done on my forehead for wrinkles. I also have acne in the area. Would doing a facial where they perform pimple extractions dislodge the Botox? Thank you in advance.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

We normally recommend patients wait at least 3-4 days after getting Botox to have a facial done by a medical esthetician. At that point, the Botox is no longer going to migrate and the facial should not have any significant impact on the Botox outcome.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend waiting at least 24 hours after Botox treatment before having Botox injections. However, in my experience, Botox can be injected immediately after the facial if the facial treatment is performed first. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Robert W. Sheffield, MD · Answer

One of the recommendations after getting Botox injections is avoiding lying down for 4 hours. You can have facials done just before your Botox treatment, but if you choose to have it done after, I recommend you to wait at least one week; this way, Botox's migration can be prevented, and you can get the expected result. Having a facial done right away after your Botox injection might cause unwanted effects.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I suggest waiting a couple of day after receiving Botox to get a facial. Best wishes.
Dr. T

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

I always suggest when doing same day treatments, a facial would be first followed by Botox. One reason being I recommend not laying down for 4 hours after injections.

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