YOUR AFTERCARE | BOTULINUM TOXIN TREATMENTS

POST - TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Immediate Aftercare

• Avoid Touching the Treated Area:
  Please avoid touching, rubbing, or applying makeup to the treated area for at least 4 hours following your procedure. This helps to reduce the risk of infection and prevents the botulinum toxin from spreading to unintended areas.

• Remain Upright:
  We recommend you remain in an upright position for at least 4 hours after treatment. Avoid lying down during this time, as this helps to keep the product precisely where it was placed.

• Avoid Strenuous Activities:
  Refrain from strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or activities that cause excessive sweating for the first 4 hours post-injection. Sweat and elevated blood flow can contribute to the migration of the product into nearby muscles.

• Postpone Facial Treatments:
  Please avoid facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or any other facial treatments for 14 days. These procedures may interfere with your results or increase the chance of irritation or complications.

• Cold Compress (if advised):
  If recommended by your practitioner, you may apply an ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth to the treated area. This can help minimise swelling or discomfort. Avoid applying ice directly to the skin or putting pressure on the area.

• No Alcohol for Now:
  Avoid consuming alcohol for at least 4 hours after your injections. Alcohol can increase the risk of bruising and may potentially affect how the botulinum toxin settles.

• Be Patient with Results:
  The effects of botulinum toxin are not immediate. You may begin to notice changes in a few days, but full results typically develop over up to two weeks. Individual responses can vary slightly—please allow time for the product to take full effect.

• Attend Your Follow-Up Appointment:
  If a follow-up appointment has been scheduled, we encourage you to attend. This allows your practitioner to review your results, ensure the treatment has settled appropriately, and answer any questions you may have.

What to Expect: Common Side Effects

Mild and temporary side effects are not uncommon after botulinum toxin injections. These may include:

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• Redness at the Injection Site:
  You may experience some redness around the injection sites. This is typically mild and should settle within a few hours to a couple of days.

• Swelling:
  Localised swelling may occur and is usually short-lived, resolving within a few hours to a few days.

• Bruising:
  Minor bruising can develop, especially if you are prone to bruising. This typically resolves within a few days but may last up to two weeks in some cases.

• Tenderness or Discomfort:
  Mild tenderness at the injection sites is common and generally settles within a few days.

• Headache:
  A mild headache can occasionally occur after treatment. This is typically short-term and may be managed with over-the-counter pain relief if needed.

• Flu-like Symptoms:
  Some individuals may notice temporary symptoms such as fatigue, mild fever, or muscle weakness. These are rare and generally resolve quickly.

• Temporary Drooping or Asymmetry (Rare):
  In rare cases, the botulinum toxin may affect adjacent muscles, causing drooping eyelids or facial asymmetry. These effects are temporary and will gradually resolve over a few weeks to a couple of months as the product wears off.