Aftercare Instructions After Your Botox Treatment

Do’s in the First 0–24 Hours

When selecting the ideal neuromodulator for you, we factor:

• Stay upright — avoid lying face-down or pushing against the treated areas.
• Gently move the treated muscles — make facial expressions (e.g. frown, smile) to help Botox settle.
• Use cool compresses — for short intervals, to ease swelling or discomfort (avoid ice packs directly on skin).
• Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed (e.g. paracetamol), unless contraindicated by your medical history.
• Keep the area clean and dry — avoid heavy sweating, saunas, or steam rooms.
• Keep makeup minimal around injection zones for the first few hours, if unavoidable.

When to Call Us

Contact Bayswater Dental Clinic if you notice:

• Persistent or increasing pain beyond a few days
• Lumps or nodules that don’t resolve
• Drooping or asymmetry in areas not intended to be affected
• Signs of infection: intense redness, warmth, discharge
• Visual disturbances or unusual symptoms (especially if injections were near the eyes)

We’ll schedule a follow-up or evaluate for corrective options as needed.

Common Side Effects & What Happens Over Time

• Bruising & swelling — generally peak within the first 48 hours and fade over days
• Tenderness or tightness — typically resolves within a few days
• Mild headaches — occasional, and usually short-lived
• Temporary weakness in adjacent muscles — rare but possible, especially in sensitive zones
• Long-term complications are uncommon with proper injection technique and aftercare

Long-Term Care & Maintenance

• Effects of Botox generally last 3 to 6 months. When movement returns, many patients schedule maintenance treatments.
• Avoid delaying your follow-up if small asymmetries or “incompletion” are noted — early touch-ups can fine-tune results.
• Maintain good skin health with moisturisers, sunscreen, and gentle skincare to support longevity.
• Avoid repetitive trauma (rubbing, interference) in treated zones over time.

Suitability & Precautions

Before your treatment, your medical history, medications, and facial anatomy are reviewed to ensure safety. Aftercare plays a supporting role, but it cannot compensate for improper injection technique or contraindications.

Alternatives & Combination Therapies

Botox aftercare guidelines are specific to neuromodulator techniques. Other cosmetic or skin treatments may have different aftercare protocols. When treatments are combined (e.g., Botox + fillers or laser), our team will give you an integrated aftercare plan covering all modalities.