Botox Aftercare

The goal of Botox aftercare is to encourage optimal treatment results. It can also minimize the risk of bruising and spreading to other areas.
Generally, on the day you get Botox, it’s a good idea to:

• gently exercise your face
• relax for the rest of the day
• maintain a normal heart rate
• avoid touching, rubbing, or physical pressure on the affected area
• leave the treated area alone

You can also follow the best practices for Botox aftercare below.

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. Your doctor might suggest waiting for several days.
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.
Exercise also contracts your muscles, which may decrease the toxin’s effectiveness.
These movements can help the effects of Botox show up sooner.

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.

Sit up

Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting Botox. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin and promote bruising.
Ask your doctor about medications
Some medications might increase your risk of bruising. Be sure to ask your doctor when it’s safe to start taking them again.

Aftercare precautions
Botox aftercare also includes some precautions. On the day of your procedure, here’s what you should keep in mind.

Don’t drink 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.

Don’t touch your face
To avoid spreading the toxin, don’t touch your face for at least 1 day. Some doctors suggest waiting 3 days.
If you got Botox in another part of your body, you should also avoid touching those areas.
This includes professional massages on the treated areas. It’s best to schedule your next massage for several days later.

Avoid other skin treatments
Botox needs some time to settle into the muscle. For the first 24 hours, avoid other skin treatments.