What Are the Post Treatment Instructions After Botox?

Botox is meant to temporarily block the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles; reducing the
activity in these muscles thus decreasing the appearance of lines/wrinkles.
Cleansing your face on the day of treatment will in no way affect the outcome
of your treatment . We recommend avoiding any direct pressure to the brow
such as visors, massage tables and cleansing brushes for 1 week. #Botoxaftercare    #expectationsofBotox  #BotoxAfterCare

I don't have any specific post botox instructions. I say thanks for coming in, enjoy it. have fun! In the past, people have had instructions such as don't lie down for 4 hours, Don't excericise, don't go on a flight etc. All of these have been proven to be unnecessary. For instance, botox doesn't migrate if you lie down after injection. Hope that helps.

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.

I always suggest the following to my patients after a treatment -
No exercise for 24 hours after surgery
No lying down for at least 4 hours after treatment No rubbing the treatment area e.g don’t have a facial straight after your botox treatment
No laser or invasive treatments in the area for 1-2 weeks depending on the type of treatment.
Don’t have a top up with botox until you have reached the 2 week post injection time frame. It’s important to see what results you can achieve with the initial injection. This way you don’t risk over treating, which could cause ptosis in the area

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.

Thanks for this great question.I ask my patients to avoid medications such as motrin, advil or aspirin 1 week prior to botox treatment.Also, fish oil and omega 3 pills and vitamin E thin the blood.Avoid lying down or bending down for 4 hours and exercising for one day.Hope this is helpful.Best,Dr Sajjdain

Awesome question!  Botox requires little to no down time. You should avoid touching the injection sites. You do not want to manipulate the area.  The injection sites, if red or raised will go back to normal after 10-20 minutes.  You can ice if you wish and apply arnica gel to help with irritation or redness.  

Hi there great question!
Here is a summary of botox aftercare that you should find useful! 
1. Don't rub / touch the area and avoid makeup the day of injection
2. Move muscles of the face (i.e. muscle exercises straight after) - improves results!
3. Don't lay down for 4 hours after treatment
4. No excess exercise / sauna or steam room environment for 48 hours 
5. Avoid any medications that may induce bleeding such as aspirin
6. Use arnica / ice for any bruising or blemishes
Hope this clear checklist helps!
Best wishes. 
Dr Rupert

Instructions we give our patients after Botox injection are to avoid taking aspirin, NSAIDS or any other medications that increase a patient's proclivity to bruise or bleed.  We actually ask patients to refrain from taking these medications, ideally, for a week before their Botox injection as well.We ask our patients not to lie down for four hours after Botox injection.  We also recommend that if they work out every day, the do their daily work out before their Botox injection, but refrain from exercising after their injection.  Finally we ask patients to refrain from manipulating the areas that received the Botox injection for twenty-four hours after their treatment.

You can return to normal activites immediately following treatment. However I recommend my patients to stay upright for 4 hours, no strenuous exercise and to avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area.

My aftercare recommendations for a Botox or filler treatment:
Avoid strenuous physical activity (e.g., cardio workout) until the next day. Excess muscle movement and blood flow may contribute to swelling and excessive dispersion of product.  Avoid massaging the treated area (unless instructed to do so by your provider.Avoid sun and/or cold outdoor activities until redness/swelling disappears. Inflamed skin is more sensitive and prone to pigment changes. Ice can be applied for 2-3 days after the procedure. Avoid direct contact of the ice with skin, as this can result in cold-related skin damage. Sleep with head elevated for one night. Two pillows are usually enough, and a good rule of thumb is to keep the head higher than the heart. Use Tylenol to alleviate minor pain. Avoid aspirin-containing products or anti-inflammatory medications (Motrin, Aleve, etc.) for 2-3 days after the procedure, as these may increase the risk of bleeding/bruising.Resume skin care products, such as retinoids and glycolic acids, the next day.
Remember, it will take a little time for your results to reach their full potential.