I put on my winter hat which is knitted. Will that affect the Botox treatment?

Wearing any type of hat shouldn’t affect your BOTOX® results, provided it’s not putting an excessive amount of pressure on the injection site. For several hours up to a day following your BOTOX® session, avoid rubbing or massaging the targeted area to help maximize your results. Similarly, we recommend that you remain in an upright position for the next couple of hours after your injections. Other than these few guidelines, you can go about your normal routine and activities.

Dear sly315,

Commonly after Botox we have patients refrain from vigorous activity and sleeping on the face for a period of 4 hours after injections around the eyes.  I am unaware of any adverse event regarding wearing a hat immediately after injections of Botox in the forehead.  I hope this helps :)

Be healthy and be well,
James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
Bellevue & Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

I think it's pretty unlikely that a knitted winter would affect your Botox. In my office a tip recommend patients avoid vigorous activity or lying down for four hours after Botox injection.

As long as the hat isn't in contact with the treated area, you should be fine. If you're concerned, you can wait a few hours before wearing it. Best, Dr. Emer

That hat will have no bearing on your treatment.  If the hat is in contact with treated skin, I would advise you not to wear the hat for a few hours.  Other than that, that what is not a concern.

Wearing a knitted hat after a Botox treatment should not affect your results or the longevity of the effect.  

Thank you for your question. It is no problem to wear a hat after Botox treatment. This does not cause enough pressure to affect the outcome. It is best to avoid massaging, rubbing or lying down for 4 hours after treatment. Also, avoid exercise up to 24 hours. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your question. It is no problem to wear a hat after Botox treatment. This does not cause enough pressure to affect the outcome. It is best to avoid massaging, rubbing or lying down for 4 hours after treatment. Also, avoid exercise up to 24 hours. Best of Luck!

If you are having your forehead done, it is important only to avoid putting excessive pressure on the area immediately afterwards.  If your hat is comfortable and fits well, there should be no problem.

I am not familiar with any reports of a Botox treatment being affected by wearing a hat, knitted or otherwise.