Botox aftercare instructions
After antiwrinkle treatments we recommend
- maintain a normal heart rate,
- avoid touching, rubbing, or physical pressure on the affected area
- leave the treated area alone
as this can disperse the anti wrinkle treatment and increase the risk of bruising.
Wait 24 hours to exercise
If exercise is part of your daily routine, wait at least 24 hours to work out.
Physical activity increases blood flow. This could potentially spread the toxin to unintended areas and reduce its effectiveness at the injection site. It also increases the risk of bruising. Sweating is also more likely to increase chances of infection.
Go makeup-free
If you received a Botox injection in your face, take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin to somewhere it wasn’t injected
Sit up
Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting Botox. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin and promote bruising.
Avoid other skin treatments
Botox needs some time to settle into the muscle. For the first 3 days, avoid other skin treatments like:
- facials
- facial massages
- exfoliating scrubs
- dermal filler
Getting these treatments too soon may reduce the effectiveness of your injections.