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.