BOTOX AFTER-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Expect some redness, small pin prick marks, and minor bruising.
2. No touching, rubbing, physical pressure, or massaging of the injected area for 6 hours after treatment, including facials. Avoid
headwear that is tightly fitted across the forehead.
3. Sit upright for the first 6 hours after getting Botox. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin and promote bruising.
4. Try your best to avoid sleeping on the injected areas. Try to sleep on your back, face up and slightly elevated. This will
minimize the physical pressure and let the Botox settle into your muscles. Also, avoid sleeping within 6 hours after your
procedure.
5. Avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours, but recommended to avoid 48 hours. If you must go outside, use sunscreen with SPF
50+, starting 6 hours after the treatment and reapply every 2 hours if outdoors.
6. Avoid other forms of heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours, such as tanning bed, hot tubs, hot showers or baths, saunas, or
cooking over a hot stove.
7. Take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin.
8. No heavy exercise for 24 hours after treatment.
9. Avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours before the treatment to prevent bruising. This holds true after the procedure, too. Wait
at least 24 hours after your injection before consuming alcohol.
10. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or aspirin) or supplements (St Johns Wart, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, B or E)
for 2 days before and after treatment, as these can increase your risk of bruising.
11. When To Contact Your Doctor:
The U.S. FDA cites the following symptoms that indicate you should contact a physician as soon as possible:
 Difficulty swallowing, breathing, or speaking
 Loss of muscle strength/general muscle weakness throughout the body
 Blurry or double vision
 Dysphonia (change/loss of voice or hoarseness that is not attributed to other medical conditions)
 Reduced bladder control
 Wheezing, itching, rash, and other signs of an allergic reaction