Botox Do's & Don'ts for Best Results

🚫 What to Avoid Before Your Botox Treatment

1. Alcohol (24 hours prior)

   Alcohol thins your blood and can increase your chances of bruising. Skip the wine and toast after your appointment instead.

2. Blood Thinners & Anti-Inflammatories

   Medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, or supplements like fish oil and vitamin E can also heighten bruising risk. Check with your provider before adjusting any prescriptions.

3. Facial Treatments

   Avoid facials, microneedling, or chemical peels at least a few days before. Your skin needs to be calm and unbroken.

4. Over-exercising

   Keep things light the day before. Strenuous activity can increase circulation and sensitivity.

5. Makeup

   Show up fresh-faced. A clean canvas helps prevent infection and makes the injection process smoother.

🚫 What to Avoid After Your Botox Treatment

1. Touching or Rubbing the Area

   Hands off! Touching the treated areas can shift the product. That includes facials, massages, or leaning your face on your hands.

2. Lying Down or Bending Over

   Stay upright for at least 4–6 hours post-treatment to allow the Botox to settle properly.

3. Heat & Sweat

   Avoid saunas, hot yoga, steam rooms, and workouts for 24 hours. Heat can cause swelling and reduce effectiveness.

4. Alcohol (again)

   Skip it post-treatment too. It can worsen bruising or swelling in the hours after injections.

5. Other Skin Treatments

   Wait at least a few days before booking facials, waxing, or laser treatments.

✅ What You Can Do

• Light activity like walking

• Gently applying cold compresses (if needed)

• Keep your head elevated when sleeping

• Follow your injector’s post-care instructions

In Summary:

Botox is quick, non-invasive, and can do wonders — but it’s not completely hands-off. Taking these precautions seriously helps you get the full benefit of every drop. Less bruising, longer-lasting results, and a smoother experience all around. Now that’s beauty, refined.