Botox Aftercare Guide

Avoid the specified over-the-counter blood-thinning medications and supplements for 7-10 days before Botox treatment to lower the risk of bruising.

• Ibuprofen
• Motrin
• Aleve
• Aspirin
• Naproxen
• Fish oil
• Vitamin E
• Ginkgo biloba
• Garlic
• St. John’s Wort
• CBD oil
• THC
• Gummies

Notify Landford Plastic Surgery before your Botox treatment if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of neurological disorders. The supplied instructions specifically identify Lambert-Eaton syndrome, ALS, and myasthenia gravis as examples.

No. Arrive for your Botox appointment with a clean face without makeup, lotions, or sunscreen.

Botox begins to take effect in approximately 3-5 days.

Full Botox results are expected in approximately 2 weeks after treatment.

Botox results typically last approximately 3-4 months, although the duration varies by individual.

Yes. Tiny bumps or redness at the injection sites are considered normal and usually disappear within approximately 30-60 minutes.

Yes. Bruising may occur following Botox treatment and typically resolves within a few days.

A mild headache may occur following Botox treatment and typically resolves within a few days.

For the first 4-6 hours after Botox, remain upright. Avoid lying down or bending forward during this period.

Avoid bending forward during the first 4-6 hours after your Botox treatment. Stay upright during this period.

Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours following Botox treatment.

Do not rub, massage, or apply pressure to the treated areas during the first 4-6 hours after Botox.

Avoid wearing tight hats or headbands during the first 4-6 hours after treatment.

Yes. During the first 24 hours, use gentle facial cleansing and avoid applying strong pressure to the treated areas.

Do not have a facial during the first 24 hours after Botox.

Avoid chemical peels during the first 24 hours following your Botox treatment.

Do not have a massage during the first 24 hours after Botox treatment.

Yes. During the first 24 hours, use gentle facial cleansing and avoid applying strong pressure to the treated areas.

Do not have a facial during the first 24 hours after Botox.

Avoid chemical peels during the first 24 hours following your Botox treatment.

Do not have a massage during the first 24 hours after Botox treatment.

Avoid heat exposure, including saunas, during the first 24 hours following Botox treatment.

Avoid hot yoga for the first 24 hours after your Botox treatment.

Avoid tanning and other heat exposure during the first 24 hours following Botox.

Avoid alcohol during the first 24 hours after treatment.

Contact Landford Plastic Surgery if you experience any of the following after Botox treatment:

• Difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing
• Severe headache
• Vision changes
• Drooping eyelids
• Signs of infection, including increasing redness, swelling, or fever