As Americans across the country get a COVID-19 vaccine, all sorts of questions get asked. For example, people want to know if they’ll experience side effects from the vaccine or feel tired for a few days.

Whether you regularly get Botox injections or you’re considering Botox for the first time, you may be wondering if you can get Botox after a COVID-19 vaccine.
## There are No Official Warnings About Botox
Let us put your mind at ease. There are no official warnings about getting Botox after a vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) haven’t released any warnings about Botox, and it’s safe to get Botox after the vaccine. 

There is a warning about dermal fillers and the vaccine. There has been a report that people with dermal fillers may experience some slight facial swelling after getting a vaccine. It’s a very low risk, and the swelling goes away after a day or two.
## Botox Isn’t the Same as Fillers
### What is Botox?
Botox comes from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin in Botox injections disrupts communication between the brain and the targeted muscles. This smooths wrinkles and can make fine lines completely disappear. Botox freezes muscles or reduces movement in the targeted muscle groups. 

The toxin is a kind of protein, and your immune system recognizes that it’s not a protein normally in the body. Slowly the protein gets broken down into amino acids and other components. When this happens, the Botox effect wears off, usually after three to six months.

### What are Dermal Fillers?
Fillers, on the other hand, use hyaluronic acid and other substances to “fill” areas of the face. Fillers are injected under the skin to plump up the lips, enhance areas of the face that may be shallow or sagging, and decrease the appearance of wrinkles. 

Dermal fillers plump areas of the face and can last from one to five years.
## Is It Safe to Get Botox After the COVID-19 Vaccine?
If you’ve just had a vaccine, it might be a good idea to wait for a week before getting dermal fillers. But there’s no reason you can’t book your Botox appointment after your vaccine. Facial swelling has not been reported in connection with Botox. 

It’s perfectly safe to get Botox after a COVID-19 vaccine. But it’s up to you if you want to do both in the same week. You may want to give your body some time to recover from any possible side effects from the vaccine before booking your Botox appointment. For peace of mind, you can wait a week to get Botox.
## Don’t Get Botox if You’re Sick
If you’re feeling under the weather, you might want to reschedule your Botox appointment. It’s safe to inject Botox if you’re feeling sick, but it may be difficult to tell if any pain or discomfort is due to Botox or your cold. For example, the temporary side effects of Botox can include a headache, stiffness, or feeling tired.

It’s safe to get Botox after a vaccine or if you’re feeling sick. You won’t have any adverse effects from Botox. But to increase your comfort, you may want to wait until you’re feeling better before getting Botox.


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