Will Botox migrate if I wear a surgical mask immediately after getting Botox in masseter, temporalis, 11’s, and forehead?

May 17, 2020
Asked By:pac99 in Maryland

I would like to get Botox in the following muscles: masseter, temporalis, procerus, corrugator, and frontalis. Would wearing a surgical mask immediately following Botox injections cause the Botox to migrate? The mask would likely place slight pressure on the masseter and temporalis muscles (where Botox has been injected). I heard you should avoid pressure on face after Botox. I don’t want Botox to migrate to unintended areas.

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December 29, 2021

Answer: Migration of products

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August 10, 2020

Answer: Botox and mask use

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June 26, 2020

Answer: Botox migration due to face mask

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June 26, 2020

Answer: Botox migration due to face mask

Monica Boen, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist

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May 31, 2020

Answer: Avoid heavy pressure from a mask on Botox insertion sites immediately after treatment

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 31, 2020

Answer: Avoid heavy pressure from a mask on Botox insertion sites immediately after treatment

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 31, 2020

Answer: Will Botox migrate if I wear a surgical mask immediately after getting Botox in masseter, temporalis, 11’s, and forehead?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2020

Answer: Will Botox migrate if I wear a surgical mask immediately after getting Botox in masseter, temporalis, 11’s, and forehead?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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