Botox Aftercare: The Do's and Don'ts
Botox is one of the lowest-downtime treatments in aesthetics — most people walk out and carry on with their day. Still, a few simple aftercare steps in the first 24 hours help the product settle exactly where it was placed, so your results come out even and natural.
The First 24 Hours: Do
- •Stay upright for about 4 hours after treatment.
- •Gently exercise the treated muscles (a few natural frowns or brow raises in the first hour) — many providers suggest this to help the product engage. Dr. Taborga will tell you if it applies to you.
- •Relax and go about light, normal activity.
The First 24 Hours: Don't
- •Don't rub, massage, or press the treated areas — this can move the product to nearby muscles.
- •Don't lie face-down or take a long nap right after.
- •Don't do intense exercise for the rest of the day (increased blood flow can affect settling).
- •Don't get facials, microdermabrasion, or other facial treatments for a couple of days.
- •Avoid excessive heat — saunas, hot yoga, and sunbathing — for 24 hours.
- •Go easy on alcohol the day of treatment, which can increase bruising.
What's Completely Normal
- •Tiny bumps or redness at the injection sites that fade within an hour or so.
- •Minor bruising in some people — usually small and easily covered.
- •A mild headache after forehead treatment for some patients.
These are expected and temporary. If anything feels unusual, your provider is a phone call away.
When Will I See Results?
Botox isn't instant. It typically begins working in a few days and reaches its full effect by about two weeks. Resist judging your results too early — and if you'd like any fine-tuning, that's best assessed at the two-week mark.
Make It Last
Beyond aftercare, the biggest factors in long-lasting, natural results are correct placement and dosing — which come down to your injector. At Captivate Medical Wellness, every treatment is performed by Dr. Marcelo Taborga, MD.
Questions about your treatment or ready to book? Call our Flatiron District practice at (332) 237-3661.