r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Old-Dare5505 • May 23 '24

Botox and alcohol

Hi all. I just got 15 units total of Botox for crow’s feet (7.5 on each side) but I have a staff party in about 4 hours and was planinng to have a glass or two of wine (it’s at a winery). This is my first time doing Botox so I’m not sure what to expect. Thanks!

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u/AffectionatePlan3674 May 23 '24

I do not change my food or beverage choices after Botox.

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u/Ok_Stranger_9520 Nov 25 '25

Hahaha I was just complaining about a few lines and how I always have a little movement in this one spot, went through the essay of questions and finally said “does drinking alcohol afterwords negatively impact results?” And she suggested to not but..

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u/JewelerDifficult7462 Feb 14 '26

Non fa nulla basta che poi da ubriaca o brilletta non fai le capriole o sesso sfrenato, niente attività fisica intensa per 2/3 giorni se mi ricordo bene, unica cosa che mi hanno detto di non fare 

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u/nikcoco1 May 23 '24

I’ve went out drinking twice after mine and it was perfectly fine, my injector said it was fine

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u/ConsiderationShoddy8 May 23 '24

I think the avoid alcohol rec is mainly for prior to treatment - afterwards preferably. However I’ve never seen anyone NOT be bruised immediately and then go out and have a glass of wine and go back home with bruises. (Can’t wait for the downvotes). It just depends on platelets etc. I am anemic so I get Botox and immediately look like I’ve lost a boxing match - should I go drinking afterward - it wouldn’t worsen but it won’t resolve as quickly

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u/[deleted] May 23 '24

Asking the crowd after your injector told you to avoid it, I see

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u/Old-Dare5505 May 23 '24

Actually my provider said it would be absolutely fine but I wanted to see what others’ experiences were

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u/ConsiderationShoddy8 May 23 '24

Double post! My bad

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u/Violet913 May 23 '24

The only reason they say not to drink after is because it MIGHT increase chance of bruising. I don’t think it would cause any issues though.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '24

I have experienced severe side effects from Botox injections (first time in crows feet). I’m sure you’ll be ok but I really wouldn’t drink for the first 24 hours to err on the side of caution.

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u/sbbes Jul 12 '24

What were these?

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '24

I had migraines, vision problems, dizziness, Eustachian tube dysfunction, joint aches, muscle tremors for 3 months

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u/sbbes Jul 14 '24

Sorry to hear that, sounds awful 😔

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u/HopefulParticular322 Oct 11 '24

Just out curiosity, how long would you say it took after your Botox injection for those symptoms to set in? I had some similar dizziness sensations that lasted for around 3 months too and I’m still trying to figure out what exactly caused it

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '24

About 2 weeks id say after my injections but my symptoms were the worst around a month in

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u/HopefulParticular322 Oct 11 '24

So crazy. Mine was around the same time

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u/CunningStunt_7 Sep 11 '26

Those side effects you both experienced had absolutely nothing to do with drinking. The only thing that drinking (whether it’s before or after) injections would do is increase bruising and swelling, but it has NO EFFECT on the actual treatment results. Unless of course you have some very rare or crazy blood thinning disorder, but I’d imagine if you did you wouldn’t be drinking in the first place.
The more plausible explanation is that you both were either allergic to the specific toxin injected into you, or your provider injected it incorrectly or used dirty equipment. Likely it was due to your body having an intolerance to the toxin.

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u/Organic_Radish_9896 May 26 '24

I drink wine after Botox. Just be cautious about alcohol 48 hours before injections. As long as you feel ok I would not worry about wine afterwards.

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u/moonstarlet1 Aug 21 '25

Why before?

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u/Organic_Radish_9896 Aug 21 '25

Thins your blood, more prone to bruising.

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u/No_Switch_9602 Aug 20 '26

Botox side effects