Our goal of Botox aftercare is to encourage optimal treatment results. 

Generally, on the day you get Botox it’s a good idea to:​

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• avoid touching, rubbing, or pressure on treated area

• avoid laying down or bending for at least 4 hours after treatment

• avoid alcohol for 24 hours 

• avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours

• avoid remaining in the sun for 24 hours after treatment

 

It's that simple, a few days of a couple do's and don'ts for months of a transformative you, inside and OUT!

 

Here are some basic guidelines and practices you can follow to insure your optimal outcome.

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Return to your normal activities

Botox injections don’t require any recovery time. Therefore, you won’t have to take off work or school. You can resume your usual activities right after.

 

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 which can also increases the risk of bruising.

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However, it’s safe to do facial exercises like:

• frowning

• smiling

• raising your eyebrows

These movements can help the effects of Botox to show up sooner.

 

Go makeup-free

If you received a Botox injections in your face, take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing your Botox treatment.

 

Sit up

Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting Botox.  Bending or lying down might promote bruising.

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Medication Check

Some medications might increase your risk of bruising, avoid ibuprofen and aspirin for a few days. 

You can take Tylenol, check with us if you have any medication concerns

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On the day of your procedure, here’s what you should keep in mind.

 

Avoid drinking alcohol

Before getting Botox, you’ll be asked to avoid alcohol for 24 hours. Alcohol increases the risk of bruising.

This holds true after the procedure, too. Wait at least 24 hours after your injection before consuming alcohol.

 

Avoid touching your face

To avoid spreading out your injections to unwanted areas, don’t touch your face for at least 1-3 days

 

Avoid other skin treatments

Botox and Dysport need some time to settle into the muscle. ​

Getting other treatments too soon may reduce the effectiveness of your injections.

 

Avoid sleeping on the treated areas

Try your best to avoid sleeping on the injected areas. This will minimize the physical pressure and let the Botox settle into your muscles.

 

Stay out of the sun

Avoid sun exposure for at least 4 hours. If possibly 24 to 48 hours is best

It’s also best to avoid other forms of heat exposure, such as:

• tanning bed

• hot tubs

• hot showers or baths

• saunas

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