I received Botox/filler last week and will be headed on vacation soon. Will sun exposure make my results leave quicker?

Hi there, The sun will not have any impact on the longevity of your Botox treatment. Although, I would suggest that you wear sunscreen and a hat to further protect your skin from the potentially damaging effects of the sun. Have a great trip!

Very good question. Because dermal fillers and Botox are administered to the inner dermal layers, sun exposure should not affect your results. However, sun protection is always a must to avoid UV damage and premature aging. Have a great trip!

Dear Nickpaul, Thank you for your question. Being in the sun will not affect your procedure. However, it is recommended to always wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Best of luck to you!

You will be fine. Sun exposure will not affect the metabolism of Botox or Dermal Filler. It will have no effect except making you look and feel great! Have fun on your vacation, and just enjoy. I do recommend sunblock though ;) Best, Dr. Giordano

Thanks for your question.  You are correct, sun exposure should not affect established Botox/ Filler injections that have at least two weeks to be incorporated.  Immediate and first week of injections could be affected by sun exposure.  No worries, enjoy your vacation. Wear sunscreen and a hat for prevention of sun damage! Best!

Rest assured, sun exposure will not effect the results from your Juvederm or Botox injections in any way.  Have fun on your vacation!

Sun exposure after receiving Botox and/or filler treatment doesn't affect the longevity of them. Don't forget to wear sunblock and enjoy your trip!

Sun exposure should not have any bearing on the longevity of your Botox and filler treatment.  Proper protection with sunscreen is always recommended.  Enjoy your trip!

Sun exposure should not affect your Botox or filler results. Of course, I still would recommend good sun protection while on vacation. 

Thank you for your question Nickpaul. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.
It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam where the entire medical history is reviewed. However, I hope the information provided here is useful.The safety record of Botox is well established. The product has been used for over 20 years for a variety of treatments with minimal side effects. Botox is amongst the safest treatments for treating facial wrinkles.

While Botox is one of the safest treatments offered, there are some situations where it is not appropriate. These include anyone who has an allergy to any of the inactive ingredients or who has had an allergic reaction to any botulinum product including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Myobloc. The safety and efficacy of Botox has not been established in women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Therefore, women in these categories are advised to wait until breast feeding is completed prior to having a Botox treatment. Botox should not be placed in the skin on the site of an infection. Those who are taking an aminoglycoside antibiotic, an anesthetic, D-penicillamine, antimalarials, or immunosuppressants should not be treated, nor should those who have undergone chemotherapy within the previous six months. It is important to avoid blood thinners before and after a treatment. These include both prescription and non-prescription medications such as warfarin (coumadin), aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginko biloba. Those with conditions that affect muscles and nerves such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome should not undergo Botox treatments.If I had a patient with the concern described here I would say that sun exposure after a Botox treatment does not make the results go away faster.With any injection, there are risks such as pain, bleeding, bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection. We take special precautions to minimize these risks such as using a painless technique. We also treat bruises with a laser as early as the next day. Bruises usually resolve within two weeks if untreated. After a laser treatment bruises usually resolve in 1-3 days, but may still take two weeks for full resolution. In addition to these risks, with Botox there is also a risk that the product spreads or diffuses to nearby structures. Spread to nearby muscles can lead to side effects such as the temporary appearance of droopy eyelids or a temporary asymmetric smile.

After a Botox treatment, I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours and not lie down flat for four hours. This is because all of these activities may possibly lead to the movement of the product and consequent side effects such as droopy eyelids. Although there have been no definitive studies shown that these actually occur and some physicians do not provide such aftercare instructions, in the absence of data I err on the side of caution and recommend that my patients avoid such activities.

Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!