What is the Usual Botox Recovery Time?

Normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment. However, you should avoid strenuous exercise or massaging the area for the first 4 hours after treatment.

Some swelling, redness, discomfort and bruising can appear in the days after your treatment. These go away in a couple of days to  a week or so. You should not touch your face in the area treated right afterward and refrain from vigorous physical activity as this can contribute to swelling/bruising. Don't smoke or take any blood thinners. You can go back to a desk job right after your treatment.

The beautiful thing about Botox is that there is no recovery time.  You will not see a result for 3-7 days, and this result typically last 3 months.  I ask my patients to avoid rubbing the treated area and to exaggerate their facial expressions for the remainder of the day.