Post Treatment Instructions
• After BOTOX® Cosmetic and filler injections, do not take over-the-counter aspirin, ibuprofen, or vitamin E for at least 24 hours. Do not stop prescription medications. You may take Tylenol as needed.
• After both BOTOX® Cosmetic and fillers, do not massage, rub or manipulate the injection sites, perform strenuous exercise, chew gum, or wear a hat or headband close to the treated areas for 48 hours.
• After BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, remain upright for 4 to 6 hours. Avoid bending down or forward.
• After BOTOX® Cosmetic, exaggerate your facial expressions in the injected areas for about 1 hour.
• You may have some bruising, swelling and discomfort following treatments. Cool compresses may be beneficial. These possible side effects should resolve in hours to days.
• Avoid excessive heat exposure or skin trauma for 1 to 2 days. This includes strenuous exercise, massage, hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, use of irritants, such as Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide, and astringents, waxing, chemical peels, bleaching, etc. Treat your skin gently for several days.
• Makeup may be applied after the treatment when the skin is intact and the reaction has decreased. Avoid sun exposure, and tanning beds. We recommend use of at least a 30 SPF full-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with zinc oxide. BOTOX® Cosmetic results are expected within 2 to 7 days.
