What You Need to Know Before Your Botox Appointment

Whether you have had Botox injections before or not, everyone can use a refresher when it comes to preparing for an appointment. Read below to learn what you need to know before your Botox appointment. 

Before Botox

• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior 
• Ideally come to your appointment with a freshly cleansed, make-up free face
• Avoid over-the-counter pain medication at least 24-48 hours prior

After Botox

• No lying down for 4 hours
• No intense exercise for 4 hours
• No facials for 1 week
• Avoid over-the-counter pain medication for 24 hours, Tylenol is ok
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours
• Avoid rubbing the injection sites for the rest of the day
• Use gentle pressure when washing face at night

What to Expect Immediately After

• Small slightly raised bumps at the injection sites, these will go down within an hour
• Minor headache, bruising, swelling, redness are the most common possible side effects

Keep In Mind

• You will start to see results in 3-5 days
• It takes 14 days to see full results
• The effects of Botox typically last 3-4 months

Sarah-Kate Rems, NP - Medical Aesthetics