Are there any Medications I should Stay Away from After Botox? Avoid taking blood thinners for 24 hours before or after your Botox appointment, unless recommended by your doctor. Also avoid taking aspirin or NSAID pain relievers (such as ibuprofen) for 24 hours before or after getting Botox.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are two examples of antimalarials within the aminoquinolones group. It is thought that drugs in this group might work to limit BOTOX's ability to reduce your wrinkles by restricting the effect it has on the muscles (which cause the facial wrinkles) it has been injected into.
Heavy Lifting: Engaging in heavy weightlifting or strenuous resistance training is not advisable after a Botox treatment. Intense physical exertion can lead to increased blood flow, potentially compromising the precise placement of Botox and impacting the desired cosmetic outcome.
After Botox, it's best to avoid skincare products that contain harsh ingredients, such as retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), and exfoliating scrubs, for at least 24 to 48 hours. These products can irritate the treated areas and potentially lead to redness or sensitivity.
This is probably the first question an unhappy patient will ask. Unfortunately, there is no reversal treatment for Botox. Unlike dermal fillers that can be reversed by injecting hyaluronidase, there is no procedure to “undo” Botox.
Avoid Too Much Sun Exposure
Sun damage can reverse the benefits of Botox by breaking down collagen and causing more lines and wrinkles. The results of Botox can last longer if patients commit to sun protection after treatment. Wear the correct sunscreen and seek shade when possible.
You'll also want to avoid certain vitamins, including fish oil, Ginseng, and Vitamin E. Avoiding these things can minimize any post-Botox bruising. Alcohol— For better Botox results, you'll want your skin to be as healthy and hydrated as possible.
Serious adverse effects after cosmetic use of botulinum toxin include dysphagia, muscle weakness, and allergic reactions [22, 23].
Interactions with antibiotics, blood thinners, muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, cold or allergy medicine, bronchodilators, and many other prescriptions and over the counter drugs have been reported. These interactions could affect the activity of Botox or the drug it is coadministered with.
For those with a faster metabolism, the effects of Botox may wear off more quickly as their bodies metabolize the toxin at an accelerated rate. The process by which the body breaks down and eliminates Botox involves digestive proteins in nerve endings, which can vary between individuals and thus affect Botox longevity.
To reduce redness, swelling or bruising: Don't rub or put pressure on the treatment area for 12 hours. Stay upright (don't lie down) for three to four hours. Avoid physical exertion for 24 hours.
We advise patients not to lie down, bend over, or exercise for the first four hours after a Botox injection. These activities increase blood flow to the face, which can more or less wash away the Botox before it has fully diffused to the treated areas.
Take a Zinc Supplement
In a study from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, researchers found that people who received Botox and then took a 50-milligram zinc supplement saw a significantly longer duration in their results.
BOTOX resistance is a situation in which a patient either has built up antibodies against the botulinum toxin, or happens to metabolize the BOTOX drug exceptionally quickly. As a result, for these patients BOTOX injections provide underwhelming results, a very short-lived effect, or no effect at all.
Don't get a facial or head massage for a full 24 hours after Botox. You should also avoid rubbing your face in the area that was treated.