HYDRATE. It's common to notice your skin feeling drier than normal after Botox injections. We suggest using products with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and restore your skin. Hyaluronic acid is naturally occuring in the body and draws moisture to the skin.
You can use the same moisturizer and cleanser you always have, as they won't harm your results.
Yes, you can continue your regular skin care routine, including touching your face to cleanse and moisturise it. However, it's best to wait at least six hours—ideally 24 hours—before massaging or rubbing the skin.
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. Use tepid water and a gentle cleanser to wash your face for 72 hours after treatment and gently pat dry.
Do not rub, massage or apply pressure to the treated region for a minimum of 4 hours after treatment. This includes applying make-up, facial cleansers or creams, or wearing a hat, scarf, headband or any other garment or accessory that may put pressure on the treatment region.
In general, you can see the effects of Botox as early as 3 to 4 days after an injection. Dr. Oscar Trujillo, a facial plastic surgeon at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, says most patients will see results within 10 to 14 days but should wait the full 14 days to see the maximum results.
Take a Zinc Supplement
In a study from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, researchers found that people who received Botox and then took a 50-milligram zinc supplement saw a significantly longer duration in their results.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, these levels majorly decrease over time, which is why it's important to have hyaluronic acid in your skincare routine, especially after fillers! This product enhances the plumpness fillers give you all while providing long-lasting hydration.
It's not unusual for BOTOX® to produce some minor swelling for a few days to 1 week after injections. However, your swelling very well may be more related to the sun exposure you recently had than your BOTOX® injections. Continue to use cold compresses and keep the area well moisturized with aloe vera gel.
To prevent swelling, be gentle to your skin. You can wash your face following Botox, but you should: Keep pressure light to avoid swelling. Only use cool or lukewarm water to prevent shifting.
Answer: Use of retinol and vitamin C post injections
Gently putting on your skin products after 4 hours post botox or juvaderm is safe. Both retinol and vitamin C will not interfere with either products.
You can continue to use your skin care products before and even immediately after your Botox treatment. Botox will not interfere will your skin care routine.
Why Do You Need To Avoid It? The risk of bruising following Botox is increased when the body or face gets too hot. In addition to avoiding hot tubs, saunas, and other similar places, do not take a hot bath or shower for at least 24 hours after having this treatment.
Do not touch or rub injected site for 2-4 hours following treatment. Avoid exercise and sweating for the remainder of the day and no lying down or leaning forward for 2-4 hours after treatment. There can be a slight chance of bruising at the treated site, this is temporary.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplement, high-sodium foods, high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods, and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your treatment. (All of these factors may increase risk of bruising and swelling).
“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.
After you get Botox, your doctor will caution you to avoid touching your face for at least the first 4 hours. Adding any pressure could cause the Botox to migrate from where it was injected. It's also recommended your avoid touching your face because the area might still be sensitive and prone to discomfort.
Why Does It Take Botox Time To Work? Botox takes time to work because it must reach the cellular level of the muscle in order to block the neurotransmitters in the nerve, eventually causing the paralyzation of the muscle.
"Facial exercise speeds Botox's wrinkle-reducing effects: Simple facial exercises shortly after injection get quicker results by one day." ScienceDaily.
Why does Botox eventually stop working? Your body makes new neurotransmitters all the time, so the “blocking” effect of Botox gradually wears off as these chemicals start circulating in your body again. The muscles are no longer inhibited.
After Cosmetic Botox, Be Sure to Sleep on Your Back
Sleeping on your stomach or side can cause Botox to migrate to other areas of your face. This can result in uneven results or even bruising. Sleeping on your back, however, minimizes the risk of it migrating and ensures it stays where it is supposed to.