You’ve just had Botulinum Toxin injections — a treatment that relaxes certain muscles to soften lines and wrinkles. To help you get the best results and avoid problems, here are some simple aftercare tips to follow.
🕓 What to Do After Treatment
✅ Keep your head upright
- For the first 2 hours, avoid lying down or bending over.
- Try to stay in an upright position (sitting, standing, or walking).
✅ Use your facial muscles
- It is okay to move your facial muscles immediately after the treatment.
🚫 What to Avoid in the First 24 Hours
❌ No rubbing or massaging
- Don’t rub or press on the treated areas
❌ Avoid heavy exercise
- Skip the gym, running, or yoga for 24 hours.
- Light walking is fine.
❌ Avoid alcohol
- Alcohol can increase the risk of bruising — try to avoid it for the rest of the day.
❌ Avoid makeup over treated areas
- Avoid applying makeup to the treated areas for 6 hours if possible, especially if you’ve had multiple injections. Otherwise ensure clean make up.
❌ Avoid heat
- No saunas, hot baths, or sunbaking for at least 24 hours.
⏰ When to Expect Results
- Botulinum toxin doesn’t work straight away.
- You’ll usually start to see changes in 3–5 days, but it can take up to 2 weeks for the full effect.
📅 Follow-Up
- If it’s your first treatment, your clinic may offer a review appointment after 2–3 weeks to check the results.
- Sometimes a small top-up is needed.
⚠️ When to Contact Your Doctor
Call the practice if you experience:
- Drooping eyelid or eyebrow
- Trouble swallowing, speaking, or breathing (very rare)
- Significant swelling, pain, or skin changes at the injection site
- Any other concerning symptoms
Dr Anes Yang 
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