After receiving Botox injections, it is important to follow some aftercare instructions to ensure the best results and avoid any complications. Here are some tips to follow after Botox:
Dos:
- Gently exercise your facial muscles by frowning, squinting, smiling, and raising your eyebrows for 30 seconds about an hour after receiving Botox injections. Repeat these exercises several times throughout the day to help the Botox solution infiltrate targeted muscles.
- Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting Botox. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin and promote bruising.
- Drink plenty of water for at least 24 hours after the procedure to avoid dehydration, minimize the treatments effects, and prevent headaches.
- Apply ice packs to the treated area to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face after Botox.
- Return to your normal activities right after the procedure.
Donts:
- Avoid touching, rubbing, or applying pressure to the treated area for at least 4 hours after treatment, including facials and massages.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after Botox injections. Light exercise such as walking, jogging, upright yoga, and gardening is allowed after 4 hours.
- Avoid alcohol and other blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oil for 48 hours after the injection to reduce the potential for bruising.
- Avoid lying down or bending over for more than a few minutes following Botox treatment to prevent the Botox solution from dispersing from its intended site.
- Avoid full sun exposure for the rest of the day after receiving Botox injections to reduce the potential of migration due to sunlight and heat.
- Avoid other skin treatments for the first 24 hours after Botox injections, such as dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, radiofrequency, or lasers, as they could cause the filler to spread out.
It is important to follow these aftercare instructions to ensure the best results and avoid any complications. If you have any questions or concerns, it is recommended to contact your doctor.
