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Botox Aftercare: Things you Should Avoid After Botox Treatment

Botox Aftercare: Things you Should Avoid After Botox Treatment

While Botox is a relatively safe procedure, it is important to follow proper aftercare instructions to ensure the best results. In this blog post, we will discuss things you should avoid after Botox treatment to ensure the best results.

1. Touching Or Rubbing The Treated Area

After Botox treatment, it is crucial to refrain from touching or rubbing the treated area for at least 24 hours. Doing so could result in the Botox spreading to other parts of the face, which could result in unintended side effects, as well as causing irritation and raising the risk of infection.

2. Engaging in Strenuous Exercise

Activity can increase blood flow to the face, which can cause the Botox to travel to other areas of the face and create unpleasant side effects or impair the treatment's effectiveness. As a result, exercise should be avoided for at least 24 hours after receiving Botox treatment.

3. Consuming Alcohol

It is advised to refrain from alcohol for at least 24 hours after undergoing Botox treatment since alcohol can thin the blood, which increases the chance of bleeding at the injection site and can cause bruising and swelling.

4. Using Blood Thinners

During at least 24 hours following Botox treatment, blood thinners such aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen should be avoided since they can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising at the injection site. If you must take painkillers, it is recommended to speak with your healthcare professional first.

5. Exposing the Treated Area to Heat

Avoid hot yoga, saunas, and steam rooms for at least 24 hours following a Botox treatment since heat can increase blood flow to the face and allow the Botox to spread to other parts of the face, reducing the treatment's effectiveness or resulting in undesirable side effects.

6. Applying Makeup or Skincare Products

If you must apply makeup, use a clean brush or sponge and be gentle while applying. Makeup and skincare products should be avoided for at least 24 hours following Botox treatment since they might irritate the skin and increase the risk of infection.

7. Sleeping on the Stomach or Sides

It is preferable to sleep on your back for at least 24 hours following Botox treatment because sleeping on your stomach or sides can allow the Botox to travel to other areas of the face, potentially producing unpleasant side effects.

8. Getting Facial Massages

After receiving Botox, it is advised to wait at least 24 hours before getting a facial massage because doing so could enable the Botox to spread to untreated areas of the face, decreasing the treatment's effectiveness or resulting in unintended side effects.

9. Exposing the Treated Area to Sunlight

Wear a helmet or use sunscreen to protect the treated region from the sun for at least 24 hours following Botox treatment since exposure to sunlight can increase inflammation and swelling and diminish the effectiveness of the therapy.

10. Getting Other Cosmetic Treatments

It is advised to avoid undergoing further cosmetic procedures for at least 24 hours after receiving Botox because these procedures can irritate the skin and raise the risk of infection.

To guarantee the best outcomes after receiving Botox treatment, it is crucial to adhere to the right aftercare guidelines.

Update Date: 09.04.2023
Assoc. Prof. Tarık Çavuşoğlu
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Assoc. Prof. Tarik Cavusoglu
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
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Assoc. Prof. Tarık ÇavuşoğluAssoc. Prof. Tarık ÇavuşoğluPlastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
+90541 932 4689