It’s no secret that Botox can revitalize your skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, it’s an easy procedure with an easy recovery period that lets you go about your life as normal.
You may be wondering if there is anything you should do differently right before your procedure and asking things like “Can I drink before Botox?”
What’s the Story? Can I Drink Before Botox?
You should avoid drinking before Botox for at least a week for many reasons. Dry skin in general, and especially as a result of Botox, makes it harder for the treatment to be injected and the result quality can be lessened.
Dry skin can also make your recovery time take longer. Make sure to drink plenty of hydrating fluids including water before and after your Botox injections.
Beyond alcohol being drying for your skin, it also increases the possibility of bruising and swelling as it is an anticoagulant and a vasodilator. This means that it thins the blood and widens the blood vessels. These both lead to an increased risk of bruising and swelling, and that means an increased recovery period.
A big reason to avoid drinking alcohol before or after your treatment is that some effects of Botox are similar to symptoms from drinking alcohol. A common side effect from Botox is feeling sleepy or dizzy. Not being able to determine the source of symptoms can make it harder to communicate properly with your provider.
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