I had a lower blepharoplasty one month ago. When can I do Botox on crows feet?

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Lower blepharoplasty one month ago. Healing well, more bruising on right cheek but undereyes look wonderful

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Great to hear that your undereyes are healing beautifully. Sounds like your surgeon did great work, and every surgeon will have his/her own preference in terms of when you can resume your nonsurgical regimen. In general it is safe to resume Botox one month after surgery, but again it would be best to check with our surgeon.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

It’s great to hear your under-eyes are healing well! After a lower blepharoplasty, it’s usually recommended to wait at least 6–8 weeks before doing Botox around the crows feet. This allows the tissues to fully settle, swelling and bruising to resolve, and reduces the risk of affecting the delicate healing area under your eyes.

Since you’re at one month post-op, your skin is still in the early stages of healing, especially with some lingering bruising. Waiting a few more weeks will help ensure the best results and reduce any risk of complications.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

I perform Botox injections one month after eyelid surgery. You will be healed by then and get the treatment done safely

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
 
Thank you for your question.
 
You should be able to receive Botox injections to crow's feet 4-6 weeks after the procedure.

I would recommend to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon who performed the blepharoplasty procedure, in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results. 
 
I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
 
Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

As long as healing is progressing as expected you should be able to have your Botox treatment.  Check with your surgeon for the okay just to be sure as opinions vary.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Once all the swelling & bruising has disappeared, you would be fine to proceed with botulinum toxin (e.g. Botox, Dysport etc) treatments.

Albert Yang, MD · Answer

I tell my patients 2 weeks after a lower bleph. as long as they inject away from the orbital rim it will not diffuse in to the eye

Glenn Lyle, MD · Answer

Typically we advise most of our patients to wait 6 months after surgery to get Botox in that area. With any swelling that my still be present, you don't want your Botox migrating to the wrong area. I know it may seem excessive to wait but believe me, its worth the wait.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

You most definitely can have Botox treatments after having had a blepharoplasty. I hope this helps and good luck from NYC plastic surgery.

I had a lower blepharoplasty one month ago. When can I do Botox on crows feet?

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