What is the Usual Botox Recovery Time?

Hi there-
Botox is the closest thing to a true "no down-time" procedure there is. You really can have it done at lunchtime and return to work or have it in the afternoon and attend a party that evening.
I usually ask my patients not to bend over, lie flat or work out for a few hours, but otherwise normal activity is encouraged.

Immediately after botox you might see little red bumps, and depending on the dilution used, the temporary swollen bumps from some physicians is greater than others. This goes away in less than an hour usually. There is a slight chance of bruising. Bruising may take two weeks to go away but you can use makeup almost immediately to cover it. Vitamin K cream may help lessen the bruise and V-beam laser can also lessen the bruise after it occurs. Avoid aspirin and non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents such as Motrin also before your procedure to minimize the chance of bruising. Don't bend over at the waist for four hours after Botox or sleep flat on your back in that time. The next day exercise is permitted.