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1 Day Post Botox: Can I Use Makeup on the Bruises?

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Makeup Post Botox

June 5th, 2014
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Yes, makeup can be applied one day post Botox.  I typically recommend waiting at least 1 hour after injections before any makeup application.
Jeffrey W. Hall, MD


Austin Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 19 reviews

Bruising from Botox

April 20th, 2014
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Botox is a great injection to rejuvenate your facial appearance.  You can have some temporary bruising from Botox and all injections that you can cover with makeup.  Oral and topical Arnica also helps make the bruises go away faster. 
Michele S. Green, MD

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 78 reviews

Make up on Botox bruises

April 11th, 2014
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Yes, you can use any make up to conceal the bruises.
Dermablend, available on-line and in some department stores, is very effective. Best wishes.
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 43 reviews

1 Day Post Botox: Can I Use Makeup on the Bruises?

April 7th, 2014
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Yes, it is ok to apply makeup on any bruises following Botox injections. We advise patients to avoid any rubbing of the area right after the injections take place. I would recommend following up with your provider regarding his or her specific guidelines. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck. 

Web reference: http://www.spaldingplasticsurgery.com/fillers-and-injectable/botox/

Paul S. Nassif, MD

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 47 reviews

Make up after Botox for bruising

March 31st, 2014
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Yes, you may use makeup for your bruise.  Many patients have Botox on their lunch break and will apply light makeup to their face before the return to work.  Depending on the technique and dilution used, some physicians ask that you not "rub or manipulate" the area that the Botox was injected to prevent migration.  You may want to check with your doctor to be certain.  
Suzanne M. Quardt, MD

Suzanne M. Quardt, MD
Palm Springs Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

1 Day Post Botox: Can I Use Makeup on the Bruises?

March 31st, 2014
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You can apply Make-up  or icing the area immediately after your Botox treatment, Usually a bruise will resolve within 7 days
George T. Boris, MD, FRCS - Account Suspended

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS - Account Suspended
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.7 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

1 Day Post Botox: Can I Use Makeup on the Bruises?

March 30th, 2014
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Yes, you can use makeup immediately after Botox injections. If you are experiencing some bruising, I suggest icing the area. 

Web reference: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-you-get-botox-injections

Daniel Shapiro, MD

Daniel Shapiro, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 107 reviews

Makeup After Botox

March 30th, 2014
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I almost never get bruising from botox injections, but you can use makeup immediately after treatment if needed.  Icing would help if there is swelling or a true bruise, as well.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 196 reviews

Makeup after Botox

March 30th, 2014
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YOu can apply makeup as soon as you would like after Botox injections. I prefer that my patients ice for a few minutes and wait an hour or two as I do not want them rubbing and manipulating their faces.
Jo Herzog, MD

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 19 reviews

Makeup after Botox

March 30th, 2014
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Yes, since there is essentially no skin disruption short of a fine needle entry site, there is no reason to avoid products on your skin surface.
Daniel Lensink, MD

Daniel Lensink, MD
Redding Oculoplastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews

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