Is it ok to get a facial or Botox after just having surgery ?

Question

I just had surgery 3 days ago and I am planning on getting a facial tomorrow and Botox next week. Will it be ok ?

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

It depends on what type of surgery. If it isn't surgery on the face, it shouldn't matter that much. I recommend seeing a surgeon who you are comfortable with and who is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes!

Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Best wishes!

Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

Botox after almost any surgery is probably OK. The one exception would be facial swelling after a facial surgery. Good luck, feel good and look better...

Sanjay Lalla, MD, FACS · Answer

hello. I see no problem in getting a facial or Botox after a surgical procedure. Just make sure you are not on any blood thinners -- may cause bruising. Good luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you are felling well, then it is probably ok. You should really ask your surgeon what his preference is.  Best of luck.

John Q. Cook, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  If your surgery involved the face I would not recommend Botox or facials at this early date.  If the surgery was elsewhere on the body, then these should be OK, as long as you remember to keep your head elevated for the proper amount of time after surgery.  Best of luck.

Asaad H. Samra, MD, FACS · Answer

It depends on the type of surgery you had. Assuming it's not on your face, then there is no issue. Best of luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, there should be no problem having a facial and/or Botox treatments after recent breast surgery. Best wishes.

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I see absolutely no reason why you can't have Botox or a facial of any type after surgery. Congratulations on your surgery.

Is it ok to get a facial or Botox after just having surgery ?

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