Is it safe to use Botox while doing a series of Sculptra injections?

Dr. Irwin
April 16, 2014
I have had three sculptra injections done the last one two months ago is it safe to have my regular Botox on forehead and around the eyes plus fillers around the mouth. I would every much appreciate your advice with many thanks

Yes it is……… but with two exceptions.   Don’t have the Botox/Dysport and the Sculptra done the same day.  Wait 24-48 hours at least.  And don’t do your Sculptra massage within 6 hours of having your Botox/Dysport done.  The Botox/Dysport will bind or set in the muscles by then.  More on Botox problems.

Because Sculptra is reconstituted (mixed) with sterile water, there is that extra water in your skin for the first day or two.   If you have the Botox injected the same day as the Sculptra, there are cases where the Botox diffused out away from the intended location due to the extra water in the tissue.  More on Sculptra problems.

Hope this helps,  Dr. I

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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