I think I read somewhere that Botox and Dysport may migrate within the first few hours of administration if you rub your face while it’s still settling in. I plan to get Botox in the early afternoon. Is it safe to sleep on my stomach or side that night? Or do I need to sleep on my back to be on the safe side? I was nervous that the pressure on my eye area or face could cause the Botox to migrate to unintended areas.
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July 18, 2017
Answer: Is it OK to sleep on my stomach or my side the night of getting Botox and Dysport on crow’s feet, 11’s, and forehead lines?
Thank you for this interesting question regarding Botox injections.
Botox treatment lateral to the sides of your eyes should not cause any swelling.
Rarely, Botox injections are done under the eye (under mid-pupil) to smooth lines. This can cause slight puffiness if the tear area is...
Botox goes deep under the skin, and hydroquinone goes more on the surface of the skin. You should be fine to combine them both.
Kristine Brecht, MD
Seattle, WA
Hi Pedro, I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling with this problem. Botox generally lasts 3-4 months. I wonder if you find that your treatment wears off in some areas sooner than others. In certain injection areas, such as around the eyes or above the lip, a very small amount of units are use...
