7 tips that will help your skin heal after botox treatment

You probably already have heard that Botox treatment can reduce wrinkles and make you look younger. It is a quick treatment that can have results last for up to six months. To gain the best effects, it is important to understand the proper after-care of Botox treatment. Here are 7 tips about self-care you may want to consider.

Exercise moderately

For the first hour after Botox injection, you should exercise the injected areas gently with your natural facial expressions. You can smile, frown, or raise the eyebrows and squint. This may help Botox spread into the muscles faster.  

 Avoid rubbing your face

For the first two or three hour after the treatment, you should take your face easy and avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas; because Botox may move to unwanted area around.

Use painkillers carefully

Some people might suffer pains after the treatment. Headaches and temporary facial pain are two of the most common side effects. However, you should not use strong painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen by yourself to get rid of the pain. In case of increasing serious pain, asking for your doctor is necessary.

Reduce bruises

After Botox treatment, bruises can appear unexpectedly and last for a few days. Do not worry. It is a common side that will resolve. You can manage your bruises by applying an ice pack to the affected areas. If this does not help, talk to your doctor for other possible treatment such as topical vitamin K or arnica.  

Delay other facial treatments

If you intend to get other facial treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, make sure that you wait at least 24 hours after your Botox treatment to avoid any complications.

Limit activities

You should not bend down or lie down immediately for few hours after Botox injection. Try not to massage your face. This can make Botox spread to different areas and cause possible swallowing and breathing problems. For the next few days, you need to limit joining strenuous sports activities.

Avoid alcohol

You should try to stop consuming large amounts of alcohol for the following days after Botox treatment.

The result of Botox treatment will be the best if you pay attention to after-care regularly and continuously. You should always call your doctor or seek to medical advice if you have any side effect that worsens or any complication related to Botox treatment.

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