Rubbed forehead within 20 mins of having first Botox injections.

Question

I'm really concerned about rubbing my face and forehead very soon after being injected. I completely forgot and had been advised to not do any vigorous rubbing for 5 days

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

You
  should try to avoid rubbing your face and head after Botox as this can cause
  the substance to migrate to other areas. This can sometimes result in
  drooping eyelids, but wait a couple of weeks to let the results settle in to see if you have caused any migration. If this is the case, the results will wear off with the Botox and won't be permanent.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question and congratulations on your recent Botox
session. There is certainly a chance for Botox to migrate to surrounding areas
with vigorous rubbing immediately after treatment. Although this may or may not
have occurred in your situation, there is little that can be done at this time.
The results from your injections will start to become apparent in two to three
weeks, and will take up to three months to wear off. If you have any further
concerns, I recommend speaking with your Botox provider.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

It is recommended not to rub vigorously where Botox was injected for 4 hours after the procedure to reduce the risks of migration to other muscles. In 2 weeks, you will see the full effects. As long as this was after 4 hours, then your migration risks are pretty low. There's not much to do now, but wait. Be sure to follow up with your injector in 2 weeks.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's unlikely that you negatively impacted your results. Keep in mind, it will take 1-2 weeks for final results with Botox and results will last 3-4 months. Best, Dr. Emer

Winfield Hartley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Rubbing or massaging areas of recent Botox injection will likely neither help nor hinder the effects of the injections.  For years injectors have been going back and forth as to what will provide the best results, but in reality it likely doesn't matter much.  Follow up with your injector if you see any adverse effects, but I wouldn't worry!

Mariusz Gajewski, MBBS · Answer

Hello,I understand your concern, however if it was only a brief rub I am sure there isn't too much for you to be concerned about. It is more, if there is intense massaging of the area - which could raise concern.
However, if you feel there is anything to be concerned about, please organise a time to see your practitioner and they will be able to advise the following steps.

Lee B. Daniel, MD · Answer

The concern with rubbing the injected area immediately after treatment with BOTOX® is that the product could possibly be displaced to other areas where it wasn’t intended to be. This could possibly create some unwanted effects, including drooping eyebrows. That said, whether or not your results will be affected can depend on how vigorously you rubbed the area and whether or not the product had a chance to begin to settle. A light rub, for example, is very different from a heavy massage. I would just keep an eye on it and be sure to contact your plastic surgeon if you have any concerns. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you are correct that it is not advised to rub the treated after injection. There is a risk of moving the Botox to areas not intended to be weaken and the possibility of brow and eyelid drooping. There is nothing that can be done now, you will have to wait and see if this has affected your results. Best of Luck!

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

It is best not to massage the treated area for 24 hours after the injections.  That being said you will know the full effects in two weeks and there really is nothing that can be done until then.  The results of Botox last 4 months and will all go away after this time.  Best, Dr. Green

Pauline Scott, MD, MBA · Answer

Hi hpa77! I would not stress out too much over rubbing your face and forehead. I'm sure with as many people that get Botox, it has happened multiple times with no real adverse consequences. Normally it takes Botox a few days to kick in and then normally we wait 2 weeks for maximal effect. If you notice anything unusual, you can always follow-up with your provider who did the injections. Good luck!

Rubbed forehead within 20 mins of having first Botox injections.

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