How long to wait between Botox and laser?

Author: Gaetano Murray  |  Last update: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Laser resurfacing must be done during a separate appointment 2-3 weeks before or after you receive BOTOX® or JUVÉDERM® fillers. The heat from the laser can affect and compromise the injectables in your face, therefore, eliminating their effects if performed too closely together.

How long after Botox can I get a laser treatment?

Answer: Botox and laser treatments It should be fine for you to have your laser treatment 8 days after your Botox treatment. It can take up to two weeks for your final result for Botox, but it should not interfere with your other scheduled treatment.

Should I do laser or Botox first?

Answer: Botox before laser resurfacing is commonly recommended It is commonly recommended by physicians to perform Botox prior to resurfacing so that the treated area heals on a smoother base rather than having new skin form on an area that keeps creasing as the muscles move.

When can I do an IPL laser after Botox?

Important IPL or BBL Laser Pre-Treatment Instructions

Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Sculptra) should not be done for at least 2 weeks prior to laser treatments. Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications for 5 days prior to your treatment: Omega 3 / Fish oil.

How soon after a CO2 laser can I get Botox near?

To maximize the benefits, it's typically advised to schedule BOTOX® injections about two weeks after undergoing a CO2 laser treatment. This timing allows the skin to initiate its healing process and can enhance the overall smoothness of your skin, reducing both static and dynamic wrinkles effectively.

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Does laser interfere with Botox?

Can You Combine Botox And Laser Treatment? If you ask the question: Is it possible to combine laser and Botox injections? The answer is yes—you are able to do so! Dermatologists said that combining these procedures might provide you with an even superior outcome.

Does CO2 laser tighten jowls?

Yes, the CO2 laser is renowned for its ability to tighten jowls and rejuvenate the lower face. By enhancing collagen production and boosting elasticity, the treatment reduces skin laxity along the jawline, helping to lift and sculpt a more contoured appearance.

Can you do Fraxel laser after Botox?

If you do plan to have both a laser procedure like Fraxel and Botox performed, I prefer they be separated by a day with Botox on the first day followed by laser the next day. ​ Your best results when combining such procedures would be inject Botox and wait for its maximal effects 10-14 days later, then have Laser.

Does IPL affect fillers?

The results of this study found that laser, RF, and IPL treatments can safely be administered immediately after hyaluronic acid gel implantation without reduction in overall clinical effect [15].

Does radio frequency break down Botox?

Again, stick to hyaluronidase injections by an expert practitioner and stop trying to be too smart and playing - literally - with fire. Regarding botox, RF microneedling is totally the wrong way to go about it: it has no specific action against botox.

Is Botox or laser better for wrinkles?

You can also use the two treatments in concert with each other. While Botox can treat deep wrinkles, laser facials wont have as dramatic an effect on them. And while Botox will make you look younger by relaxing wrinkles, it wont freshen your skin texture and give you a youthful glow.

Does laser away do Botox?

At LaserAway, we offer two of the most popular neuromodulators: Botox and Xeomin.

Can I get laser and Botox on the same day?

Ideally, Botox should be injected at least two weeks before laser treatment, so the new collagen is remodeled into smooth skin. Laser treatments do not “melt” fillers so they can be injected two weeks before laser or at least two weeks after the laser treatment once the skin has healed.

Should I get laser first or Botox?

That said, we will recommend scheduling the treatments on different days and likely begin with your BOTOX treatment; this will help you see an immediate, dramatic improvement in your appearance and allow your aesthetician to tune your laser treatment to target your remaining concerns.

What not to do the night before Botox?

Here's what not to do before Botox:
  • Drink Alcohol. Doctors often advise that patients should avoid eating or drinking anything 12 to 24 hours before a surgical procedure. ...
  • Drink Coffee. You should also avoid coffee before Botox. ...
  • Use Topical Products. ...
  • Waxing, Bleaching, or Tweezing. ...
  • Take Aspirin or Blood-Thinning Medications.

How long to wait between Botox and IPL?

Can This Treatment Be Done The Same Day As A Facial Or Laser Treatment? No. Facials, Lasers, Botox and Dermal Filler treatments cannot be done for 1 week before or 1 week after IPL treatments.

How long after laser can you get Botox?

Laser resurfacing must be done during a separate appointment 2-3 weeks before or after you receive BOTOX® or JUVÉDERM® fillers. The heat from the laser can affect and compromise the injectables in your face, therefore, eliminating their effects if performed too closely together.

Can you do Botox and laser at the same time?

So, to answer that burning question, “Can I have a laser hair removal treatment plan if I already get Botox?” Yes, you absolutely can!

Does laser dissolve Botox?

Conclusion: Patients may be treated with several nonablative lasers and IPL or RF devices immediately after botulinum toxin injection without loss of efficacy or other apparent untoward effect.

Can you get Botox and Fraxel the same day?

Fraxel and CO2 lasers involve surface skin healing and we will seldom inject Botox at the same appointment as laser. If you plan to have Botox we suggest that you ideally have those injections a week or more before* laser treatments.

Can you have microneedling after Botox?

How soon can you get microneedling after botox? Your practitioner should advise you to allow at least 2 weeks to pass between your botox and micro needling treatments. The reason is quite simple. Your botox needs up to 14 days to settle and absurd into your muscle tissue.

Is Morpheus 8 better than CO2 laser?

The severity of your skin concerns also influences the choice between these treatments. Morpheus8 targets mild to moderate issues like fine lines, wrinkles, and minor scars. The treatment penetrates deeper into the skin layers but causes minimal surface damage. CO2 laser is more effective for severe skin concerns.

How much younger does a CO2 laser make you look?

A typical result is an 8-10 year reduction in age appearance when laser treatment on the face is done on a highly effective setting so that a 55 year old may look 46 after treatment and healing is complete. Milder treatments can be done, but are not as effective.

What is the downside of a CO2 laser?

Risks / Benefits

Acne flares may occur after laser resurfacing. This may resolve on its own, or can be treated with conventional acne therapies. Hyperpigmentation, and more rarely, hypopigmentation, may result in the laser-treated areas.

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