Unclear about Botox aftercare (hot showers, bending over & fasting)?

Protocols will vary by provider. It should be fine for you to take your shower as usual and you can certainly bend over to tie your shoe. We do recommend that you avoid exercise until the day after your treatment. The intermittent fasting is fine for you to continue before, during, and after your treatment. to minimize risk of bruising we advise our patients to avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, Vitamin E and Fish Oil supplements prior to treatment. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your injector.

Hello, and thank you for your question. While Botox requires little to no downtime, there are things you should observe to ensure optimal results. It should be your goal to let the product settle, as well as to minimize the risk of bruising or for Botox to migrate to other areas of the face. General recommendations typically include gently exercising your face, maintaining a normal heart rate (wait 24 hours before exercising or doing strenuous activities), and avoiding touching, rubbing, or applying physical pressure on the treatment areas. Avoid lying down for the first 4 hours after getting Botox, since this could cause the neuromodulator to migrate to other areas of the face. Showering with warm water is okay, but don't go into any saunas or hot tubs for at least 4 hours. I highly recommend only seeking treatments from a reputable experienced injector. Such experts will not only know how much product to use and where to precisely inject it to achieve the most natural-looking results, but they will provide you with specific after-care instructions appropriate to your unique case and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

The goal of Botox aftercare is to encourage optimal treatment results. It can also minimize the risk of bruising and spreading to other areas.

Generally, on the day you get Botox, it’s a good idea to:

gently exercise your face
relax for the rest of the day
maintain a normal heart rate
avoid touching, rubbing, or physical pressure on the affected area
leave the treated area alone
You can also follow the best practices for Botox aftercare below.

Return to your normal activities
Botox injections don’t require any recovery time. Therefore, you won’t have to take off work or school. You can resume your usual activities right after.

Wait 24 hours to exercise
If exercise is part of your daily routine, wait at least 24 hours to work out. Your doctor might suggest waiting for several days.

Physical activity increases blood flow. This could potentially spread the toxin to unintended areas and reduce its effectiveness at the injection site. It also increases the risk of bruising.

Exercise also contracts your muscles, which may decrease the toxin’s effectiveness.

However, it’s safe to do facial exercises like:

frowning
smiling
raising your eyebrows
These movements can help the effects of Botox show up sooner.

Go makeup-free
If you received a Botox injection in your face, take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin.

Each physician may have their own instructions for aftercare following a Botox treatment. In my opinion, it would not be a problem to take a hot shower, fast, or bend over to tie your shoes after Botox. The particular physician treating you may feel differently, so I would check with the office that you would be going to.

Hi,

Post treatment for botox includes not laying flat or performing any vigorous exercise for 2 hours after. Also you do not want to massage the treated area for 2 hours. Hot showers, bending over and fasting is ok.