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
Answer: Avoid rubbing after Botox 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.
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Answer: Avoid rubbing after Botox 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.
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March 17, 2017
Answer: Potential Migration of Botox 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.
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March 17, 2017
Answer: Potential Migration of Botox 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.
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March 10, 2017
Answer: Rubbing the forehead... 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 :)
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March 10, 2017
Answer: Rubbing the forehead... 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 :)
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results after Rubbing--Last 3-4 months in new areas of treatments 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
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results after Rubbing--Last 3-4 months in new areas of treatments 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
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Botox 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!
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Botox 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!
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