Is exercise risky after filler injections for wrinkles?

I always recommend that my patients take it easy on the day or two after their injection. Exercise and other vigorous physical activity can increase the rate of swelling and bruising, hiding the results of your treatment longer. I suggest you wait a day or two before you start running, and even longer if you have significant bruising and swelling. You shouldn’t be too concerned about the displacement of your filler, though. Unless you’re massaging the area, the impact caused by running won’t be strong enough to displace your filler or make it sag.

As a dedicated runner, it's natural to be concerned about the effects of physical activity on dermal fillers. The good news is that being highly active, including running, generally does not pose a significant risk to the stability or appearance of fillers once they have settled properly.
Fillers, especially those based on hyaluronic acid, are designed to integrate into the facial tissue and withstand normal facial movements and activities. However, it's usually recommended to avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 to 48 hours after the injection. This short period allows the filler to stabilize and minimizes the risk of increased swelling or bruising at the injection sites.
After this initial period, running or other high-impact activities shouldn't cause the fillers to sag or drop. The fillers are quite resilient and are not significantly impacted by such motions. In fact, maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle can be beneficial for your overall skin health and well-being.
Always ensure that your treatments are performed by a qualified and experienced professional, who can provide the best advice tailored to your specific situation and the type of filler used. They can offer more detailed guidance on post-treatment care and how to best integrate your active lifestyle with cosmetic treatments.

Hi @Ssally. I would recommend avoiding rigorous exercises 24 hours after treatment.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

I allow my patients to resume normal day-day-day activities immediately after Botox and Filler injections. I ask them to avoid strenuous activity or vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours after the treatment. This helps to minimize swelling/bruising as well as the unwanted potential for neuromodulator spread. This is advice I give to my patients, please discuss with your expert injector first though.

I appreciate your question and concern. It is a good idea to refrain from rigorous exercise for the first 48 hours after an injectable treatment to minimize your risk of some side effects. At that time, you are welcome to engage in any activity you would like, with the exception of facial massage, as the filler or neuromodulator settles into the tissue relatively quickly. Make sure the person performing your treatment is an experienced, board-certified injector who has the expertise to produce an optimal outcome and advise you on how to proceed after your treatment.

Dear Ssally,
Thank you for your question. I typically recommend my patients to avoid exercise for 24 hours following treatment. Otherwise, they may resume normal activities afterward. Your exercise routine has long as you are not applying heavy pressure to the treated areas should not significantly affect your treatment results. Some more athletic patients do have a tendency to reabsorb injectable products more quickly than others. I recommend you seek consultation with an experienced injector who can perform a thorough evaluation and directly address your questions and concerns.

This is a good question.  The filler will stay in place.  It is deposited in thin strands or small aliquots and is supported/surrounded on all sides by your own tissue.  Think of the filler like small pieces of fruit in a piece of jello.  The fruit stays in place, even when you jiggle the jello.  The main reason that we recommend avoiding exercise is to decrease the risk of bruising.  Vasodilitation from heavy exercise can result in a bruise.  The same goes for alcohol.Please go to a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a proper evaluation.

I would not worry about exercising after fillers are injected. Having said that I would suggest you wait a few days before getting back to intensive exercising. 

Hi there!
I always recommend at least 48 hours before getting back in the gym / any excess exercise after dermal filler injections as a precautionary measure. 
I hope this helps!
Dr Rupert

Hi Sally, we always tell our injectables patients to lay low for the first day, related to bruising, and perhaps the next 24-48 hrs, based on comfort level. You will likely feel tender in the area, and may experience increased swelling and/or discomfort with increased activity. That said, beyond 48hrs, exercise is not a problem. The filler should not move after injected; it is very rare for filler to migrate from its injection point, if injected safely and properly. Exercise is definitely safe after swelling has gone down. All the best! 

It is highly unlikely that exercise, whether moderate or strenuous, would cause fillers to move location.  It is recommended that you wait 24 hours before strenuous exercise but moderate such as walking, is fine.  When you have your injections done by a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist, you can ask your questions and get answers specific to you and the fillers used.