What Are the Post Treatment Instructions After Botox?

It would be good to resist exercising immediately after Botox as the Botox could be metabolized before it is able to diffuse to the treated area, causing the treatment to be less effective. For the first 4 hours after treatment it is good to refrain from lying down, and for 24 hours after treatment it is good to refrain from exercise. If you’re a regular gym attendee, maybe schedule your injections a few hours after your daily gym exercise, and have the following day be your rest day for that week. For specific recommendations for you, seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to receive Botox injections, or injections of any other type.

- Most importantly do not rub, lie on, or touch the area injected for 4 hours post treatment 
- Use the muscle injected every 5 minutes for 1 hour post treatment 
- Remember it can up to two weeks for the full effect of Botox to be seen 

Thank you for your question about botox.  Following your treatment, our office recommends taking it easy for the rest of the day.  We also discourage patients from wearing a hat or helmet.  It is important not to massage the injection sites.  Make up can be applied at the office following treatment.  Keep in mind taking Ibuprofen can increase bleeding and bruising.
To be sure you receive the best treatment, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.