Professional botox treatment

Hey folks. I'm a regular botox user (forehead, elevens, crows). I love my results. But I'm going on vacation to a very sunny, hot place next month. Does sun or heat affect botox? I usually go every 4 months, and my appointment is scheduled for the day before I leave. Is that a bad idea? Should I reschedule for after I come back?

Yes, you should reschedule. Heat is not great for fresh botox. For the first 48-72 hours, you should avoid: intense heat (saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and direct intense sun), heavy exercise that raises body temperature, and anything that increases blood flow to the face (facials, massages). The heat can cause the product to metabolize faster, potentially reducing how long it lasts. Also, if you get sunburned, that inflammation can also affect the results. If you get botox the day before a beach vacation, you'll be spending your vacation avoiding the sun and not sweating. That's no fun. Do it when you return, or do it a week before so the product has settled.

I made this exact mistake. I got botox injections for wrinkles two days before a trip. I spent the whole first day of my vacation sitting under an umbrella, afraid to go in the ocean because I was worried about salt water and rubbing my face with a towel. It was miserable. Plus, the heat made me sweat, and I was paranoid I was ruining it. I didn't ruin it, but I definitely stressed out for no reason. Now, I schedule my appointments for two weeks *after* I return from any hot trip. If you are planning a vacation, check the clinic's pre-care instructions. Most reputable places like this one: https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/botox specifically say 'avoid sun exposure and heat for 24-48 hours.' Just wait. Your wrinkles will still be there when you get back.