
BOTOX Aftercare
Botox Aftercare Instructions
Following these aftercare instructions will help you achieve the best possible results from your Botox treatment and minimise the risk of any unwanted side effects.
Immediately After Your Treatment (First 4 Hours):
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Stay Upright: Remain in an upright position (sitting or standing) for at least 4 hours after your injections. Avoid lying down or bending over excessively.
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Light Facial Exercise (Optional): You can gently exercise your facial muscles by frowning, smiling, and raising your eyebrows. This may help the Botox take effect sooner.
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Avoid Touching the Area: Refrain from touching, rubbing, or applying pressure to the treated areas to prevent the Botox from migrating.
For the Next 24 Hours:
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Skip Strenuous Exercise: Avoid intense physical activity or workouts that significantly increase your heart rate. Light activities are fine.
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No Makeup: If you had Botox in your face, avoid applying makeup to the treated areas.
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Skip Other Facial Treatments: Do not undergo facials, massages, exfoliating treatments, or other skin procedures in the treated area.
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Avoid Alcohol: Refrain from consuming alcohol.
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Limit Sun & Heat Exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, saunas, hot tubs, and very hot showers or baths.
General Recommendations:
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Medications: Discuss with your provider when it is safe to resume taking any medications, especially blood thinners like ibuprofen.
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Sleeping: Avoid sleeping directly on the treated areas if possible.
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Bruising: Bruising is possible. You can use arnica to help reduce the risk of bruising and help bruising settle.
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Full Results: Please note that it can take up to 21 days to see the full effects of your Botox treatment.
When to Contact Us:
It’s normal to experience mild redness, tenderness, or swelling at the injection site. These typically resolve within a day. Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following rare but serious side effects:
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Muscle weakness not related to the treated area
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Difficulty swallowing
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Difficulty speaking
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Difficulty breathing
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Vision changes
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Poor bladder control
By following these aftercare instructions, you’ll give your skin the optimal environment to heal and achieve your desired results. Thank you for choosing The Doctors Laser Clinic for your Botox treatment! If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch—we’re here to help you enjoy safe, beautiful results.

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