Skincare with Active Ingredients after Botox & Filler?

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How many days after botox and juvederm fillers (Volux XC & Ultra Plus XC) can I start using skincare with active ingredients like Azelaic Acid & Salicylic Acid? I used it 6 days after treatment, and only used it once. Next day when I confirmed with the nurse they mentioned two weeks but not to worry if I used it. Can botox and filler dissolve or migrate if used too soon? What complications can happen? I'm worried I ruined my results.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can use your regular skin care products after your filler and Botox treatment.  The only caution is to use gentle cleansing and pressure.  We recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Using your skin care products absolutely does not effect the result of your botox or filler unless when you are applying them, you are rubbing them really hard. These precautions with Azelaic acid and Salicylic acid are more pertinent to lasers, as they can irritate the skin.Do not worry. You are fine and nothing is ruined.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

As a general rule, we tell our patients to resume their normal skin care approximately two hours after the administration of Botox or fillers. The small punctures created by the needle should have been completely closed by that point in time. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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