After I received Botox injections today for my migraines the doctor told me not to apply ice or heat for 1 or 2 days. I researched it and everything I read said that the ice should be okay. If I get a migraine I wrap ice packs around my head and I'm worried if that happens in the next 2 days that I won't be able to do that. Can someone please help me?
August 6, 2021
Answer: Applying Ice and Heat after Botox Hello Pulama, I think it’s safe to apply ice to head in case you get migraines after receiving BOTOX injections. In fact, ice would be beneficial the first 24-48 hours. However, you shouldn’t apply the ice packs directly over the skin to avoid burns. Furthermore, I wouldn’t recommend applying heat because it could worsen the swelling. Thank you for sharing your questions! Dr. De La Cruz.
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August 6, 2021
Answer: Applying Ice and Heat after Botox Hello Pulama, I think it’s safe to apply ice to head in case you get migraines after receiving BOTOX injections. In fact, ice would be beneficial the first 24-48 hours. However, you shouldn’t apply the ice packs directly over the skin to avoid burns. Furthermore, I wouldn’t recommend applying heat because it could worsen the swelling. Thank you for sharing your questions! Dr. De La Cruz.
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August 6, 2021
Answer: Ice/heat following Botox treatment It is safe to apply ice to any area following an injectable treatment. However, I advise patients to refrain from pushing or applying pressure with the ice pack to avoid moving the product around. When treating the 11's (area between the eyebrows) especially, we do not want to push anything down towards our eyes but up and away from the eyes. Hope this helps!
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August 6, 2021
Answer: Ice/heat following Botox treatment It is safe to apply ice to any area following an injectable treatment. However, I advise patients to refrain from pushing or applying pressure with the ice pack to avoid moving the product around. When treating the 11's (area between the eyebrows) especially, we do not want to push anything down towards our eyes but up and away from the eyes. Hope this helps!
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