Botox
If you have undergone a Botox treatment, a tiny amount of a muscle relaxing protein has been injected into muscles to improve appearance. It will usually take between 3 and 10 days to start to see any muscle relaxing effect and 14 days until the full effect has been reached.
What's Normal after a Procedure?
Injections can cause small amounts of swelling, a temporary bump, redness, bruising, a mild to moderate headache, and sensations such as tingling or mild itching after the treatments. These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process.
The initial effects will show in the first 2-5 days. Peak effect on the muscle is at 14 days, but the result will continue to improve for 4 weeks or more. The benefits start to wear off after 3-4 months on average.
How to Protect Your Result & Reduce Side Effects
Remain upright for 2 hours.
Do small extra contractions of the muscles treated every 20 minutes for the first hour.
When cleansing, avoid pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes.
Avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks.
Avoid wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected.
Avoid alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sun beds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise etc
Reduce the Chance of Infection:
Do not apply make-up for approximately 6 hours unless it is mineral based.
Wash your hands immediately post procedure
Do not touch your face in the areas injected for 6 hours.
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If you develop a side effect, such as a dry eye, droopy eyelid, heavy brow.
Any other side effects you think are important.
If you feel distressed or worried in any way.
Routine adjustments can be carried out from day 14 after your procedure.