If you're wondering what you should avoid after getting Botox, many people might think about activities that involve heat near the face, like eating grilled food, having hotpot, or cooking at a gas stove. The question is: can you still do these things after gettingBotox
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It's widely known that heat is a main factor that can make Botox break down faster. But here’s a quick answer: you can still enjoy grilled food, hotpot, and cooking as usual. The heat from these activities isn’t strong enough to penetrate your skin deeply and affect the Botox injected beneath it.
Botox only starts to break down when exposed to heat over 60°C (140°F).
Q&A Common Questions About Botox
Q: What other activities should I avoid that might expose my face to heat above 60°C?
A: Activities like using a sauna, steam room, or undergoing laser treatments on the face can cause the skin to retain heat, which might interfere with the effectiveness of the Botox.
Q: How long should I wait before going back to saunas or getting laser treatments?
A: You can resume these activities about one week after getting Botox. By then, the Botox will have settled and started working on the targeted muscles.
Q: What if I have to stand under the sun for a long time and my face feels hot? Will that make the Botox break down faster?
A: The heat from the sun, even in Thailand where temperatures can reach up to 45°C, isn’t hot enough to affect Botox. However, sun exposure can harm your skin in other ways, like causing sunburn, dark spots, or even heat exhaustion. It’s best to avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear sunscreen regularly, and apply enough to protect your skin properly.
Hopefully, this clears up many questions about what to avoid after Botox and how heat can affect its effectiveness. If you’d like to learn more about Botox treatments, MEGA CLINIC has additional articles that might interest you.
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