Aftercare

Botox / Xeomin aftercare instructions

The goal of Botox/ Xeomin 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/ Xeomin, it’s a good idea to:

• 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

Return to your normal activities

Botox/ Xeomin 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

Please wait at least 24 hours to work out.

Physical activity increases blood flow. This could potentially spread the toxin to unintended areas and reduce its effectiveness at the injection site. It can increase the chance of touching the area and the risk of bruising. Also contracts your muscles, which may decrease the toxin’s effectiveness.

– Makeup-free

Please take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin and increase chance of infection or breakout of the injection site.

– Sit up

Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting Botox/ Xeomin. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin, increase chance of rubbing injected site 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

Please avoid touching your face for at least 1 day.

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 like:

• facials
• facial massages
• exfoliating scrubs

Getting these treatments too soon may reduce the effectiveness of your injections.

Don’t sleep on the treated areas

Try your best to avoid sleeping on the injected areas. This will minimize the physical pressure and let the Botox settle into your muscles.

Also, avoid sleeping within 4 hours after your procedure.

Stay out of the sun

Avoid sun exposure for at least 24 hours. The heat can promote flushing of product and increase your blood pressure, which may encourage bruising. To be extra safe, avoid the sun for at least for 24 hours.

When to see a doctor

After getting Botox, it’s typical to have redness, tenderness, and swelling. These side effects usually disappear in 1 day.

Bruising is also common. You can apply a pack of ice for relief. The bruising should go away in about 2 weeks.

But if you notice any of the following effects, get medical help:

• muscle weakness
• trouble swallowing
• difficulty speaking
• difficulty breathing
• poor bladder control
• vision changes

Although these side effects are rare, they warrant immediate medical attention.