Because the effects of botox are not immediate, you need to allow time for the toxin to work on canceling the signals from the nerves to the muscles of the face. In the meantime, do not touch or rub your face. You'll want to wait anywhere from one to three days before touching your face or applying makeup again.
If there is too much makeup and rubbing on the sites of injection, you can increase the irritation and cause more discomfort for yourself. This is also a protective measure against the spreading of the injected material to undesired areas of the face like the eye muscles, which can cause a temporary eyelids dropping.
When can I wear makeup after BOTOX? Most patients feel comfortable wearing makeup 24 hours after getting wrinkle relaxers. Of course, we recommend waiting 1 – 3 days before applying any cosmetics to the injection sites. This gives the product time to settle and produce optimal results.
Yes, you can wear minimal makeup, although you should only apply very slight pressure to your face. You can continue to apply your regular skincare routine after Botox. However, we suggest not applying pressure or heavily touching your face. Ideally, avoid touching your face for 24 hours after your treatment.
However, we usually suggest taking a few precautions to ensure the best results. For example, you should avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours. This means that while it's perfectly safe to wash your face after receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, you should do so with a light hand.
Why Does Botox Make Your Forehead Shiny? Light naturally reflects off of smooth surfaces, so the smoother your skin, the more light will bounce. Botox injections smooth the skin, which can cause it to appear shinier, especially if it is overdone.
Can I sleep on my side after having Botox®? Yes, provided you wait at least four hours before lying down. Botox® takes a few hours to settle into place, so lying down straightaway could cause it to migrate to other muscles in your face and increase the risk of complications.
Avoid heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours, which includes hot showers, tanning beds, hot tubs, and saunas. While alcohol consumption after Botox is not usually a risk, it is recommended you not drink alcohol for 24 hours as a precautionary measure. Alcohol is a blood-thinner, so it could potentially exacerbate bruising.
Answer: Botox migration
The botox can migrate either at the time of injection or for a little while afterwards. The effect may only come on after days to 2 weeks later as the botox starts to work. The greater the volume injected the greater the risk of migration.
It's highly recommended that you move your face around a lot after getting Botox. This includes smiling, frowning, and raising your eyebrows. It's similar to facial exercises, minus the touching. Facial movement may look — and feel — silly, but it actually helps the Botox work better.
Makeup needs to be manually spread over the skin, so you would have to rub the skin (or even press it) in order to evenly apply your foundation, bronzer, or finishing powder. As mentioned already, pressing, rubbing, or touching the skin over the injection sites can lead to unwanted side effects.
Here is a short guide of the do's and don'ts after having Botox. Do not rub or massage the treated area and avoid make-up if possible. Do not have any beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials, facial massage for 2 weeks- this may cause the injected solution to spread to nearby muscles.
Don't lie down for at least 3 hours after receiving Botox. Don't go into any saunas, hot tubs, or tanning booths for at least 4 hours. This helps to prevent bruising, because heat can raise your blood pressure. Otherwise, you can resume your regular activities right after getting Botox.
For the first few days after your BOTOX treatment, you can gently wash your face or apply lotions. You can use the same moisturizer and cleanser you always have, as they won't harm your results. However, facials, microdermabrasion, or any other kind of skin treatments should be avoided for at least a week.
Exercise can raise your blood pressure and induce sweating, which can make the Botox migrate. Sudden increases in blood pressure can force the neurotoxin out of the local muscle that it was injected into. Sweating can prompt you to wipe away the sweat, which can push the Botox out of its intended area.
You should still be able to move your forehead and make facial expressions following Botox injections, as long as you have a full consultation with your provider prior to getting the treatment. It is important to discuss your aesthetic goals when getting a procedure such as Botox.
You might be sore or a little tired after having Botox injected, but you should avoid laying down for the first four hours after the injections. Both bending and laying down could spread the toxin and lead to bruising at the injection site.
“It's customary to provide an 18 to 20 percent gratuity for any spa service, no matter if it's sugaring or a Biologique Recherche facial,” Angela Rosen, owner of Penelope & The Beauty Bar in Seattle and Daphne in New York City, tells Allure.
You should NEVER leave a tip for your PA/NP or nurse injector. Injectables are medications, just like a blood pressure pill or a thyroid medication. You would not tip your primary care provider for doing an EKG on you so no need to tip on our medical services either.
Drink Coffee
You should also avoid coffee before Botox. This is because coffee contains caffeine, which may trigger your blood pressure and increase the likelihood of bruising during the procedure. For this reason, you should avoid coffee and other beverages containing caffeine at least 24 hours before the treatment.
In rare cases, patients develop flu-like symptoms after their injections, and it is possible to feel fatigued. This is simply your body adapting to Botox. It is more common with patients who are new to Botox and after repeated treatments, it's not likely you'll encounter this particular side effect again.
For this reason, patients should plan to sleep on their backs with their heads slightly elevated for at least 1 – 2 nights after getting BOTOX injections.
Yes, you can wash your hair and face after receiving Botox® injections. As said above you should avoid using anything which may irritate the puncture site for at least 6 hours after your treatment.