Aftercare
Botox aftercare
What to do, and what to avoid, in the two weeks after a wrinkle relaxer.
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Next 4 hours
- Stay upright.
- Do not touch, rub, or massage injected areas.
Next 48 hours
- Avoid heavy exercise, extreme heat and UV exposure.
- No touching injected areas, and no excessive facial expressions.
- Minimal makeup, especially around injected areas.
- Avoid skincare with strong active ingredients.
Next 2 weeks
- No massages, facials, or laser treatments.
- Ensure a 2-week follow up.
Worth knowing
- Results may take up to 14 days to fully take effect.
- Temporary bruising, headaches, swelling, bumps, numbness and soreness are normal symptoms.
- For optimal results, regular and continued treatments are recommended.
- Every patient is unique. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Printable version
The same instructions as the sheet we hand you at your appointment, in a form you can print or save to your phone. Opens in a new tab.
These are the practice's general instructions, not medical advice, and they cannot account for your history, your medication or anything specific to your treatment. Where what you were told at your appointment differs from what is written here, follow your clinician and call us to check.
If you are worried about a symptom, do not wait for your follow up. Call the office. If it is an emergency, call 911.