“How Soon After Botox or Filler Can You Have Skin Treatments?”
If you’ve just had Botox or dermal fillers, you’re probably glowing and excited to enhance your results even further with a facial or skin treatment. But before you jump straight back into your skincare routine, it’s important to understand how long to wait to avoid compromising your injectable results.
Why Timing Matters
Botox and dermal fillers need time to settle into the skin and underlying tissues. Jumping into skin treatments too soon—especially those involving pressure, heat, or active ingredients—can cause the product to migrate, bruise, or lead to unnecessary swelling and irritation. Giving your skin the proper downtime ensures optimal results and protects your investment.
How Long to Wait After Botox
For most skin treatments, it’s best to wait at least 24–48 hours after Botox. This allows the product to begin binding to the targeted muscles without interference.
Avoid during this time:
Facials or massages involving pressure on the face
Skin needling or laser treatments
Lymphatic drainage or facial cupping
Hot saunas or steam rooms
Gentle skincare: You can continue your usual gentle cleansing and hydrating at home, but skip exfoliation or vigorous rubbing.
How Long to Wait After Dermal Fillers
Fillers generally require a little more downtime than Botox. You should wait 1–2 weeks before scheduling advanced skin treatments.
This is because:
Fillers need time to fully integrate with the tissue
Swelling and bruising may be present in the first few days
Pressure or heat can impact the placement and longevity of the filler
Avoid:
Skin needling, chemical peels, or laser
Deep facial massages or gua sha
High-heat treatments like RF or LED in the first few days
When It’s Safe to Return to Treatments
Once your injector gives you the all-clear, these treatments can actually enhance your results:
Hydrating facials: 48 hours after Botox, 1 week after filler
LED Light Therapy: Gentle and can be resumed 48 hours after Botox, 5–7 days after filler
Skin Needling, Peels & Laser: Wait 1–2 weeks to prevent irritation and product migration
Lymphatic drainage or facial massage: Wait at least 1 week for Botox and 2 weeks for filler
Listen to Your Skin (and Your Injector)
Downtime can vary depending on the product used, the area injected, and your body’s healing response. Always follow your injector’s aftercare advice and let your skin fully settle before booking in your next treatment.
If in doubt, a gentle, hydrating treatment is a safer place to start, then you can build up to more advanced treatments as your skin allows.
Final Tip
Combining injectables with professional skin treatments can give you the ultimate refreshed, youthful glow—but only when timed correctly. Think of injectables as the structure, and great skincare as the polish.
General Guide:
Botox: Wait 24–48 hours
Fillers: Wait 1–2 weeks
Always consult your injector before booking