Post-surgical Care
1. Do NOT massage or apply pressure on the treated area for 6-8hrs after treatment since Botox may migrate to areas of undesirable effectiveness.
2. Do NOT lie down for 6 hours after treatment. Also Do NOT lean forward, shower, cook over a hot stove.
3. You MUST keep your head UPRIGHT for at least 6 hrs after injection.
4. Try to exercise your treated muscles for about 2 hours after treatment (e.g. practice frowning, raising your eyebrows or squinting). This helps to work Botox Cosmetic® into your muscles. I t will NOT negatively impact your treatment if you don't do this.
5. Botox Cosmetic® is a temporary procedure. In most people the benefits of Botox last about 6 months.
Sometimes a few wrinkles may start to return in 2-3months. The effectiveness of Botox will last longer with successive treatments.
6. Makeup: It is recommended that you wait 12 hours after the treatment before applying make-up. Cold compresses may be used 10 minutes on 10 minutes off to reduce swelling 2-3x per day during the 1st 1-2 days if needed.