Are you considering getting an injection this summer but have questions about the precautions to take and possible contraindications? This article is for you! Getting an injection during the summer, whether it involves botulinum toxin (Botox) or hyaluronic acid, is not contraindicated, but there are precautions to follow. Maison Tóā, an aesthetic clinic based in Lausanne, helps you gain clarity and choose the best time to undergo a treatment based on the type of injection you want.
Why Get Botulinum Toxin Injections in the Summer?
Getting a botulinum toxin injection before or during the summer is a great idea for several reasons:
- It helps smooth the skin during a time of year when people tend to squint more often due to increased sunlight. This can lead to uneven tanning, which accentuates crow’s feet and frown lines. Additionally, skin tends to mark more during the summer due to insufficient hydration;
- Botulinum toxin is also beneficial for controlling sweating: it helps reduce excessive perspiration, especially under the armpits, thanks to its effect on sweat glands.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections:
Regarding volumizing hyaluronic acid injections, there is no ideal period or major contraindication as long as you do not plan to expose yourself to the sun within 48 hours of the injections or if you are flying. However, it is not recommended if you are going on a beach vacation or plan to lounge by the pool within 2 days after the injections. Indeed, in case of minor bruising following the injections, exposure to the sun can leave marks in the long term. It might be particularly wise, either as a preventive or curative measure, to opt for a Skinbooster injection during the summer to benefit from its hydrophilic properties and deeply hydrate your skin. If you wish to get a hyaluronic acid injection during the summer, we recommend following these precautions:
- Avoid sun exposure for at least two days to prevent any discoloration;
- To prevent any inflammatory risks, it is advisable to avoid artificial UV exposure, saunas, or steam baths, and to refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol within 24 hours after the treatment;
- It is also better to avoid strenuous physical activity, flying, and taking aspirin within 24 hours after the hyaluronic acid injection.
Injections in the Summer: Limiting Sun Exposure
Whether it is a botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid injection, it is common to see redness or small bruises at the injection site following the treatment. Don’t worry; they generally disappear within 48 hours, or at most within 3 to 6 days if they are bruises. However, it is essential to protect them during the post-treatment period by avoiding sun exposure for at least one day. This helps prevent bruises from becoming pigmented and marking your skin permanently. For this reason, if you want to get an injection before a special event (party, wedding, etc.), it is recommended to have it done at least two weeks in advance to avoid any adverse effects on your skin during the festivities. Maison Tóā offers over a dozen anti-aging injections at its aesthetic medicine clinic in Lausanne: Profhilo, hyaluronic acid, Botox, Radiesse, PRP, and Sculptra. Discover all of our injections.
Associated treatments
