After getting Botox injections, there are some things you should expect and some aftercare instructions you should follow to ensure the best results. Here are some things to keep in mind:

What to Expect:

• The effects of Botox are not immediate. You will start to notice the full effects of Botox at 2-3 weeks after the treatment. Your skin should look a lot smoother, and dynamic wrinkles will be relaxed.

• You may experience some slight discomfort during the recovery process, but a cool compress can be applied to the area to help ease it.

• You may have minor side effects after Botox, including headaches, neck pain, or flu-like symptoms. You may have redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site.

• Botox lasts 3 to 6 months. After that, your wrinkles may come back. If you were using it to treat another condition like excessive sweating or headaches, the symptoms will also return. Once it wears off, you will have to get more Botox injections to get the same results.

Aftercare Instructions:

• Don’t get a facial or head massage for a full 24 hours after Botox. You should also avoid rubbing your face in the area that was treated. Don’t lie down for at least 3 hours after receiving Botox. Dont go into any saunas, hot tubs, or tanning booths for at least 4 hours. This helps to prevent bruising, because heat can raise your blood pressure. Otherwise, you can resume your regular activities right after getting Botox.

• Don’t drink alcohol for 24 hours before the procedure. Don’t take blood-thinning medications and ibuprofen. This helps prevent redness and bruising.

• No rubbing or massaging of the injected area for 4 hours after treatment, including facials. No strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment.

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

• Don’t wear makeup for 24 hours after the procedure. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin.

• If you experience any concerns after your treatment, contact your aesthetic practitioner and ask for their guidance.

Overall, Botox is a quick and safe procedure that has very little impact on usual activity on the day of injection. You can go about your normal activities right after the procedure.