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Keep your routine gentle
Cleanse your face gently and avoid scrubbing or vigorous rubbing around injection sites. Choose simple, non-irritating skincare while your skin settles.
Botox Aftercare Guide
How to Maintain Smooth and Radiant Skin After Botox
Good aftercare helps you protect the treated area while your Botox begins to take effect. Follow your clinician's personalised instructions first, then use this practical guide as a general reference.
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Your first priority after Botox
Be gentle with the treated area.
- 1 Keep skincare gentle and avoid unnecessary rubbing.
- 2 Follow the exact instructions provided by your injector.
- 3 Avoid activities your clinician has asked you to postpone.
- 4 Monitor your skin and contact the clinic if something concerns you.
Post-treatment skincare
Simple Botox aftercare steps
Everyone heals differently. These general tips are designed to complement—not replace—the instructions given by your treating medical professional.
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Protect your skin from the sun
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen as part of your normal skincare routine and limit unnecessary sun exposure, especially if your skin is temporarily sensitive.
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Stay hydrated
Maintain your usual healthy fluid intake and continue a balanced skincare routine. Hydration supports overall skin health, although it does not speed up Botox itself.
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Follow activity guidance
Ask your clinician when to resume strenuous exercise, facials, massage or other activities that put pressure or heat on the treated area.
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Do not massage injection sites
Avoid unnecessary pressure, rubbing or facial massage unless your treating clinician specifically recommends it.
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Attend follow-up when advised
Botox results develop gradually. A follow-up can help your clinician assess your response and answer questions about the result.
What to avoid
Give your skin time to settle
Your injector may give you specific restrictions based on the areas treated and your medical history.
For the initial post-treatment period, ask before:
- Rubbing, pressing or massaging treated areas.
- Having a facial, peel or other cosmetic procedure over the treated area.
- Resuming strenuous exercise or activities that significantly increase heat or pressure around the treated area.
- Applying products that your clinician has told you to avoid.
Better choices
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser if these are part of your usual routine.
- Use sunscreen and avoid excessive sun exposure.
- Sleep and return to your normal routine according to your clinician's advice.
- Keep your clinic's contact details available in case you have questions.
What to expect
Your Botox recovery timeline
Botox does not create its full effect immediately. Your individual timeline can vary.
0–1
Immediately after treatment
You may notice small areas of redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising around injection sites. These are often temporary.
3–7
Early changes
Botox effects may begin becoming noticeable over the following days. Continue your clinician-recommended aftercare.
7–14
Assessing the result
The effect can continue developing. Your clinician may use this period to assess the result if a review is recommended.
Safety first
When should you contact your doctor?
Mild, temporary injection-site effects can occur, but unusual or worsening symptoms should be discussed with your treating clinician.
Contact your treating clinic if you are concerned about:
- Increasing pain, swelling, redness or other symptoms that are getting worse.
- Unexpected changes around the treated area.
- Symptoms that concern you or do not improve as expected.
Seek urgent medical attention for serious symptoms such as trouble breathing, swallowing or speaking, widespread weakness, or signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Frequently asked questions
Botox aftercare FAQs
Can I wash my face after Botox?
Follow your injector's instructions. In general, gentle cleansing is preferred; avoid rubbing, scrubbing or massaging the treated areas.
How long should I avoid rubbing or massaging my face?
Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas unless your treating clinician specifically tells you otherwise.
Can I exercise after Botox?
Ask your treating clinician when to resume strenuous exercise. Your recommended timing can depend on the treatment area and your individual circumstances.
When will I see Botox results?
Results are not usually immediate. Effects develop over several days and the final result is commonly assessed around one to two weeks, depending on the treatment and individual response.
How long do Botox results last?
Duration varies by person, treatment area and dose. Your Lifero clinician can explain what to expect for your specific treatment and when a review may be appropriate.
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