Aftercare
Botox Aftercare — The Rules Your Nurse Actually Follows
TL;DR
Skip heat, alcohol and heavy exercise for 24h. Skip facials, lasers and headstands for 48h. Movement in the treated muscles for the first 2h helps the product settle — the old 'don't touch for 4 hours' rule is outdated.
Can I exercise after Botox?
Skip heavy cardio and hot yoga for 24 hours. A walk or gentle stretching is fine. Sweating itself is safe — it's the sustained heat and vasodilation we avoid.
When will I see Botox results?
Movement softens by day 3–5, peaks by day 14. If a spot hasn't relaxed by day 14, we do a complimentary top-up.
Should I massage the area after Botox?
No — leave it alone for the first 24 hours. Massaging can migrate the product.
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