If you've recently received Botox injections, it's important to take a few precautions following your treatment. The proper aftercare will help you achieve more lasting results, avoid product displacement, and prevent excessive bruising.

Here's a list of aftercare tips to keep in mind following your Botox injections:

1. Don't rub the injection area. According to WebMD, you should avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours following treatment. The reason for this is pressing on the treatment site could cause the product to move into the wrong area.
2. Keep your head upright. It's important that you hold your head upright for at least four hours post-treatment. Avoid lying down, leaning forward, or bending over. This will help reduce swelling and prevent the product from migrating.
3. Put your exercise regimen on hold for at least 24 hours following your Botox injections. According to Healthline, exercise increases blood flow through the muscles and can potentially diffuse the product.
4. Skip your morning coffee or evening nightcap. Drinking alcohol and caffeine may increase bruising, so it's best to avoid any alcoholic and caffeinated beverages for at least 24 hours following your treatment.
5. Gently exercise your facial muscles to help the effects of Botox to show up sooner. You can accomplish this by frowning, smiling, or raising your eyebrows after your treatment.
6. Stay cool and avoid hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, the sun, or anything else that leads to your body temperature increasing. Excessive heat around the face can affect your results and cause bruising to increase.
7. Wait 24 hours before reapplying your makeup. It's important to keep the injection sites clean and give them time to heal. Instead of completing your beauty routine, you can wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Just avoid pressing or scrubbing the area and using hot water.
8. Be careful about which painkillers you consume. Aspirin and ibuprofen increase the chance of bruising. Avoid taking these for at least 24 hours following your Botox injections. If you need to manage any pain and swelling, acetaminophen is a good choice.

If you want the effects of your Botox injections to last longer, it's important to follow the above tips for Botox aftercare. For more information on Botox, get in touch with our team at Brazil N Drops Salon & Spa today. We would love to answer all of your questions!