Is there a risk for my Botox to spread after interval-running after 72 hours?

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Very worried cause of earlier mistakes and botoxspread... Had botox in glabellar, eyebrow, forehead about 72 h ago. I exercised today, intervals very high pulse, Will it spread now?! Normally very careful but i read everywhere that its fine to workout even after 24h. But did i go to extreme with intervals?

Brian E. Rosett, MD · Answer

I tell my patients to take the night off from doing strenuous exercise. The next day they’re free to do whatever they want.  I have not seen Botox spread after the first night, so you’re safe to do whatever you want the next day

John Tang, MD · Answer

I have not seen Botox "spread" 72 hours after an injection.  I usually recommend patients not do any rigorous activities on the day of the treatment only but allow for unrestricted activities the next day.  You should be fine.  Remember the Botox takes 3-5 days for it to work.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  After 24 hours, there is not much to worry about in terms of botox spreading with exercise.  I hope this helps.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

Generally, Botox has completely ‘bonded’ after 2 days following an injection.  Assuming the Botox was properly injected, you should have nothing to worry about

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for question. It's ok to workout 24-48 hours after receiving Botox injections. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Richard Wellington Swift, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your interesting question. It is safe to workout 24 hours after your forehead, crow's feet and glabella areas without concern for Botox spread or bruising. For optimal results, I recommend that you continue to see your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your Botox injections. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift, M.D.

Nicholas Gentry, MD · Answer

I typically tell my patients 24 hours and haven’t had any major issues that I’m aware of. you should be safe

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

I usually recommend by patients avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours after Botox treatment. At 72 hours, the Botox is already where it needs to be. You don't need to worry about spread at this point.

Damon B. Chandler, MD · Answer

Botox is a wonderful and beloved treatment. No scientific study that I am aware of has ever shown a negative effect of running after a Botox treatment - not in 30 years of its use in clinical medicine.I do recommend my patients wait 4 hours after Botox prior to any workout. The real key to a good outcome is choosing an excellent board-certified, MD with facial anatomy training to perform your Botox or fillers, and avoid "deals," nurses, and non-doctor aids. The next key is having a proper budget to spend on the correct amount of products that will give your face the best outcome. Best wishes!
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I recommend to my patients to take the day off when they have botox, but by the next day they should be fine to do what they want.

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