How does frequent infrared sauna use affect Botox and Fillers?

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I bought a sauna for detox reasons. I'm wondering if anyone knows how long I should wait to use the sauna after botox injections. It seems heat would have an effect, and perhaps a different recommended waiting time than say exercise, which I understand to be 24 hours. Also, does anyone know if the infrared sauna affects fillers? Honestly, infrared saunas are gaining in popularity and I have researched until I'm blue to find these answers, with no luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your sauna use should not impact the results of your Botox or filler treatments.  It is best to wait at least 24 hours after injections to use the sauna in order to minimize risk of excess swelling, which is the same recommendation for resuming exercise.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I generally advise patients after their Botox to avoid alcohol, aspirin and ibuprofen for 24hrs, as well as steam rooms, saunas and jacuzzis, for the main reason that I want to minimize the risk of swelling and bruising. The heat will not damage the Botox itself.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Just because it is possible to get some swelling after an injection of Botox or fillers, I would recommend waiting 24 hours before going into the sauna.  The infrared sauna should not affect the results of the Botox or fillers though.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Your sauna should not impact your filler or botox results at all.  Hope this helps.

Ali Sherzoy, MD · Answer

It is not the infrared itself which could affect Botox. The heat, heavy exercise, anything that increase venous pressure like lifting very heavy weight or straining may affect distribution of the Botox in the first 24h.

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