Botox and sports are 2 concepts that are not recommended to be combined and there are several reasons for this. Before you figure out whether you can play sports after Botox, you need to understand what exactly this procedure does and what effect it has on the human body.
Injections that are administered under the skin to smooth out facial wrinkles are waste products of specific bacteria. Botulinum toxin type A, which is used in cosmetology, is actually a paralytic poison. It should be borne in mind that Botox injections are used not only for the purpose of rejuvenation. It is used to treat excessive sweating, frequent headaches or migraines.
After the injection is given, the substance will begin to spread through the muscle fibers and neutralize the transmission of some nerve impulses. The end result is paralysis of the muscles, but without disrupting their blood supply. That is, temporary relaxation of tissues and a decrease in the activity of contractions does not cause complications such as bruising or redness.
While Botox is in effect, the treated area will remain paralyzed. This effect lasts for 6-8 months. This parameter will depend on the individual characteristics of the body and compliance with the rules and recommendations that each patient is familiar with before agreeing to a Botox injection.
Loads in the gym and procedure
Is it possible to work out in the gym after Botox injections? The procedure helps to relax the muscles, due to which their activity is significantly reduced and a kind of paralysis occurs without stopping or complicating blood circulation.
Therefore, during the first 24-48 hours after the procedure, any physical activity , even household chores, is prohibited. After injections, you should not bend over for 4-6 hours, you only need to be in an upright position.
Important! You can’t do not only active sports, but also yoga, Pilates, fitness, and dancing.
Let's summarize
If you are wondering when you can exercise after Botox, be sure to ask this question to the cosmetologist you are going to entrust with the procedure and read reviews from other clients. Typically, restrictions on training are introduced after injections, and their duration depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
In some cases, the specialist may ask you to give up sports a few days before the injections. This is due to muscle tightness due to constant tension and the difficulty of spreading botulinum toxin throughout the treated area.
Why not?
Causes
Why can’t you engage in physical activity or sports after Botox injections? The fact is that botulinum toxin is capable of migration processes . During sports, the speed of blood circulation increases, due to which it spreads quickly. The injection begins to occupy those muscle areas that were not intended to be affected. Thus, a pronounced asymmetry appears.
Does it matter where the injection was given?
Most of the injections are made into the facial area, and since it is little used during physical activities, people continue to engage in them.
But the part of the body where the injection was given does not matter. Migration of the toxin will occur in any case. If Botox is applied to the face, then asymmetry will appear in the facial muscles. The same thing happens with other parts of the body: if the injection is done in the upper girdle of the limbs (arms, shoulders, neck), then when playing sports, asymmetry will appear on them.
The influence of physical activity on the results of facial injections
As a result of playing sports, metabolic processes in the body accelerate, and this contributes to the fact that botulinum toxin begins to spread faster throughout the body. With accelerated spread, the result of the injection may be as follows :
- the effect of the injection will be very weak or not at all;
- Botox can migrate, so there is a high risk of its uneven distribution.
Attention! Playing sports reduces the duration of action and also provokes its incorrect distribution throughout the body.
We invite you to learn even more information about Botox. Read about rejuvenation of the following areas with this drug: eyebrows, area around the eyes, forehead, nasolabial folds, armpits, lips. We also talked about the possibility of lip augmentation with botulinum toxin.
When can you do Botox?
Is it possible to inject Botox during menstruation?
Can. You just need to take into account that during menstruation, blood clotting decreases and pain sensitivity increases. So getting Botox can be a little more unpleasant. And the risk of getting bruises at the injection sites is slightly greater.
If your schedule allows, postpone the procedure for a week.
If it’s difficult to correspond or there’s little time left, do Botox calmly; periods don’t affect the result.
Leave 2 weeks for staging reaction and possible correction.
How often can Botox be done? How often can I inject Dysport?
Once every 3 months or less is considered a safe interval for botulinum toxins. More details. What can you be afraid of if you inject more than 4 times a year? Is it no longer safe?
- There is no danger to health. The main thing is not to exceed the recommended doses of the toxin during each procedure, and in cosmetology they are VERY far from the maximum.
- With each procedure there is a risk of developing resistance to the drug. Then Botox will stop working in your body. If you prick rarely (up to 4 times a year), then the chance of getting resistance is scanty. But when the pause is less than 3 months, it begins to grow noticeably.
Of course, it's not that simple. And the dose of the drug matters, and the mechanism of resistance is not completely clear and there are still questions. We have patients who have been injecting Botox every 2 months in small doses for years, and everything is fine. But this is unofficial, under their responsibility and there are few of them - not enough for statistics.
Is it possible to inject Botox during pregnancy?
Officially, it’s impossible.
In our opinion, it is NOT necessary to inject Botox during pregnancy.
But if it turns out that you were already pregnant when Botox was administered, you don’t need to do anything. Everything will be OK. will not do anything bad to the child or mother .
There is no need to inject Botox into pregnant women for 2 reasons:
- The hormonal and immune background changes. The content of micro- and macroelements is not standard. Botox may not work or may work differently than usual. You could end up wasting money or walking around with drooping eyebrows for weeks. Why does the expectant mother need negative emotions?
- The body of a pregnant woman is a delicate thing, there are plenty of different unusual sensations - not always pleasant. Changes can come quickly. Yesterday everything was fine, but today the observing gynecologist has to solve a difficult problem. And if the day before you took a toxin and it gave you strange sensations, this could mislead the doctor, and he could make the wrong decision. And who needs it?
Therefore, we are postponing Botox, Dysport and all other injections for now. We give birth, feed, wait a month and a half - and you’re welcome!
Is it possible to inject Botox while breastfeeding?
It is forbidden . Officially, all botulinum toxins have a prohibition on use during lactation.
Unofficial - never tried 
If you really need to urgently inject Botox, stop breastfeeding for 2-3 days after the procedure. But in general, it’s better to wait until the feeding is over for +1.5 months and then calmly inject whatever you want.
Is it possible to inject Botox in the summer?
Can.
Botox can be done at any time of the year.
We don’t understand where the rumor came from that doing Botox in the summer is useless. Maybe because of the heat...
But you can also inject Botox in the summer when it’s hot. The toxin is stored in the refrigerator. After the injection, he is already in the body, and there the temperature is almost constant. Of course, you don’t need to immediately go into the sun to sunbathe without a hat.
By the way, about summer. Sometimes girls come before a wedding in the spring-summer and ask to “turn off” the forehead and bridge of the nose. So that if there is sun on your wedding day, don’t squint or frown in “ceremonial” photographs.
Is it worth doing Botox before the sea?
From the point of view of the effect of injections, it is possible . You don’t need to go sunbathe right away, but after a couple of days everything is possible.
But there are a few things to consider.
- There may be non-standard reactions. Especially if you are injecting Botox for the first time. And here it is better to at least be in touch with the doctor. A video is better so that the doctor can evaluate facial expressions. As a last resort, send a photo.
- Correction may be required. The optimal period for it is 2-3 weeks. Then you may not need to adjust it. Therefore, it is better if you return from your trip in time.
At what age can you get Botox?
From childhood. Cerebral palsy - have you heard this name? It is treated, including Botox and Dysport (it is not curable, but the drug provides some respite for several months). So there are practically no age restrictions. Only the indications are different and the doses are many times higher than in cosmetology.
If you are going to fix wrinkles, then you are definitely not 3 years old - Botox is already possible.
Botox after antibiotics
Modern antibiotics do not last long in the body; within a day or two after the last dose, there is nothing left.
But it's not just about antibiotics. They are usually prescribed for a reason.
Acute infectious diseases in themselves are contraindications to Botox.
Therefore, since there was a reason to take antibiotics, you need to wait for a COMPLETE recovery, and only then inject botulinum toxins. And there won’t be any antibiotics left in the body for a long time.
Antibiotics after Botox - when possible
The correct answer is when necessary . Antibiotics are not prescribed JUST SO! Therefore, if you suddenly get sick shortly after Botox, the main thing is to recover! That's why:
- We listen to the attending physician - if necessary, then necessary.
- You can always choose an antibiotic that does not affect Botox - the vast majority of them do.
Botulinum toxins interact with a small range of antibiotics. Botox was officially not recommended in 4 groups:
- aminoglycosides
- macrolides
- tetracyclines
- polymyxins
For younger botulinum toxins, the list has been shortened. In Xeomin, only aminoglycosides (gentamicin, kanamycin, etc.) are not recommended. And the doctor will always find something to replace aminoglycosides with.
And this is not because Xeomin is somehow radically different from Botox. He just received registration recently, but Botox and Dysport have been around for a long time. Statistics on their use have accumulated, which has allowed initial fears about “bad” interactions with antibiotics to be eliminated. But in order to change even a word in the drug passport, you need to register it anew, and this is time-consuming and expensive.
The interaction mainly comes down to the fact that antibiotics can enhance the effect of botulinum toxins, but this is observed quite rarely.
Botox for the face contraindications briefly
- acute infections and other serious diseases - incl. herpes and any diseases with fever
- inflammatory skin diseases in the injection area
- disorders of neuromuscular transmission - myasthenia gravis, myasthenic-like syndromes, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, etc.
- pregnancy, lactation
- first 6 weeks after blepharoplasty
Contraindications for Botox are discussed in detail here >>
Is it possible to do Botox with high blood pressure?
Botulinum toxins do not affect blood pressure in any way. But the procedure can have an effect!
Firstly, it’s scary, especially the first time. Secondly, the sensations can range from slightly unpleasant to very painful. The injections themselves (even with a small needle, but in the face!) mean a certain amount of stress, the release of adrenaline into the blood and an increase in blood pressure, albeit short-term.
Therefore, the fact of high blood pressure is not a contraindication if it is normal blood pressure. Some people already “die” at 135, while others don’t feel 170. In any case, we measure the blood pressure for hypertensive patients before the procedure. Next, we look at the indicators and well-being.
The patient must be prepared to tolerate a rise in blood pressure of 10-20 mm Hg, especially if he has never done our injection procedures and is very afraid for the first time.
How long should you not exercise?
The earliest you can start small workouts after injections is a week later . Before starting classes, it is recommended to consult a specialist and start exercising only after his permission.
It is necessary to increase sports loads gradually over a month and a half, so that during this period the toxin can completely dissolve in the tissues of the body.
The very first workouts should be light and simple, which should be performed in a sitting or standing position. For example, breathing exercises. Training should be done every day in small doses throughout the day. Gradually, you can include squats, as well as exercises from a lying position and bending.
You can engage in dancing, fitness or similar activities no earlier than 2 weeks after the injection. Cardio training and strength and intensive exercises can be started a month after the injection .
