Can I use tazorac retinol gel on the skin site after a botox injection?

Retinol gels or creams are safe to be used after Botox.  Botox is an injectable medication which works deep into the muscles of the face to prevent their movement while retinol gels work immediately underneath the surface of the skin.  In fact, the combination of the two works very well to help treat fine facial lines and wrinkles.

Cosmetic Botox is injected into the facial muscles - using your topical treatment won't have any affect on the Botox, but always discuss your concerns with your provider if you're unsure.

Retinols and Retin A can both be used on the skin after Botox injections.  I place many of my patients on Retin A +/- Melarase for fine wrinkles and pigmentation. 

You can resume all your regular facial skin creams following your Botox treatment.  You want to refrain from massaging the area and avoid facials for 4 hours after the injection.  After that time period it is beneficial to resume your skin care.  

Yes, it is safe to resume your Tazarac gel to your face after Botox treatment. You may experience some transient stinging at the injection sites that day from minor irritation, but you should be absolutely fine the next day.

Dpmblue, it is very safe to keep using anti-wrinkle creams and acne creams after treatment with injectables like Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, or Restylane. However, I recommend waiting just one day so that the very tiny injection sites can fully heal and they won't get extra irritated by anything. It's ok to wash your face normally and use a bland moisturizer the night after the treatments. I also recommend avoiding direct massage to the area and also exercising, just that night. I hope this is helpful.  --Dr. Krant

After having Botox you can resume your normal facial care as long as you do not massage the areas that are on forehead, especially those above eyes. 

Dear Dpmblue, it is perfectly okay to use your regular skin care creams, & your acne treatment creams, including Tazorac, the same day of the Botox procedure. I would avoid any vigorous massage/scrubbing for a few hours after the Botox injection.

It is safe to resume use of your normal skincare products after Botox. There are no issues or contraindications.