When is exercise safe with Juvederm, fillers and Botox/Dysport??

Dr. Irwin
May 4, 2014
Hi Doctor! I had Juvederm injected to my lips just one suringe which is 1 ml and after 4 hours I worked out with weight about 30lbs average for my back and shoulder exercises and I work out 5 days a week. I read that working out right after the treatment can block the binding with the tissue but it was about Botox. Is juvederm the same thing? Will it be blocked from binding or will it dissolve fast?

Generally, here are some conservative, careful guidelines regarding all exercise, except walking (heart rate under 100):  More on filler problems here.

  • Botox/Dysport –  6-24 hours.  It binds to the tissue in about 6ish hours but why take any chances?
  • HA fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, etc  –  generally 12-72 hours depending on how much was done and how prone you are to bruising.  Many of the HA products absorb water from your own tissue for several days after the treatment and exercise may contribute to bruising.
  • Sculptra – generally 24-48 hours while the water that the product is mixed in is reabsorbed.

I really do recommend doing what your dermatologist, plastic surgeon or supervised RN tells you to do!  Only they know exactly what/which techniques they used for the treatment.

Hope this helps,  Dr. I

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

Ask me your skincare question!

Hi, I’m Dr. Irwin. I believe that consumers deserve a medically trained and unbiased skin care advocate.

  • All our content is written and researched by myself.
  • My medical office in Seattle has treated thousands of patients for 15+ years.
  • This site is not affiliated or financially tied to any product, treatment or device.
Ask Me Something
SkinTour Skincare
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!
Browse Shop