How Long Do You Sit Still After Botox?

Botox techniques and amounts injected have changed over the years so now we have found that it doesn't make any difference what you do after getting your Botox shots.   

You do not really have to sit still after Botox injections.  In fact most people come in on their lunch break and go right back to work.

Normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment. You should avoid strenuous exercise or massaging the area for 4 hours following treatment

You don't have sit still after Botox.  I just would not go and exercise or drink alcohol as this may increase your risk of bruising and swelling.  In addition, I would not recommend any manipulation of the injection region asides from putting cold compresses to reduce the chance of bruising.

The post treatment
instructions following botox injections are designed to minimize migration of
botox. When botox migrates to surrounding structures complications can occur
including droopy eyelids. In an effort to avoid these complications, a series
of steps should be taken to avoid displacement of botox.

Patients don't
have to sit still following botox treatment and should be able to resume most
of their normal activities. However they should avoid strenuous activities and
heavy lifting for at least 24 hours following botox injections. Exercise can
increase blood flow and theoretically decrease the effect of botox.

In addition
most providers recommend avoiding massage or manipulation of injected areas
because this might cause migration of botox. Conversely many providers advise actively
contracting these muscles to accelerate the onset of the response to botox.
Although some providers recommend not lying down for four hours following botox
injections, there is no scientific evidence to support this practice.

It's important
to discuss these issues with your injector. In most cases patients should be
able to resume normal activities after botox injections.

There is no need to sit still after your treatment, however it is important that you avoid strenuous physical activity for the rest of the day.