Anti Wrinkle Aftercare | Brows & Aesthetics B

To allow the Botox to work optimally in the target muscle and to get the best result from your Botox we suggest the following aftercare is followed:-

No strenuous exercise for 24 hours, any heat breaks down the botox and it will not have any effect..

Do not lie down flat for at least 4 hours after treatment as you don't want the botox to move to other areas. Do not hold face forwards for any length of time either ie. no hoovering

Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after the treatment as alcohol increases the risk of bruising and also dehydrates the skin which means the botox cannot attach to the muscle as well.

No rubbing or massaging of the face for at least 24 hours this includes facials, facial massage and exfoliating scrubs as you don't want to spread the Botox away from the muscle.

If you have had the hyperhidrosis treatment please do not use any deodorants or lotions under the arms for at least 48 hours.

You may see small bruising or swelling at the injection sites, this is completely normal and depends on the individual and your skin, other contributory factors such a been unwell recently or women menstrual cycles can affect this.

Stay out of the sun and off sun beds for a few days after, any heat will cause the botox to break down and then will not be effective and therefore a waste of time and money.

It can take up to two weeks to see the full affect of your botox around this time you will be invited back for your review to see if any adjustments are required, please note that the spread of botox can happen at different rates and different times meaning that the botox can kick anywhere from 3 days up to day 12/13. Botox can also work at different rates on different muscle groups so if you see one muscle reacting sooner than the other please do not panic its just the botox moving through the muscles at different rates, we have to give the botox 2-3 weeks to settle and then we can adjust if necessary.

Your botox top up needs to be administered between 2-3 weeks after your initial dose. Your botox cycle lasts around 12 weeks and can you cannot have anymore botox within the 12 week period. Muscle movement is completely normal, some people like to have movement from the beginning of their treatment but even if you have a total freeze initially movement gradually starts to come back around the 5th or 6th week mark until the cycle ends. Longevity varies greatly from person to person, lifestyle such as exercise and sun exposure can also shorten your cycle. If its your first time having botox your cycle maybe shorter due to the muscles being at their strongest and trying to work against the treatment, if you continue with your botox its lifespan should increase over time.