When considering your first Botox treatment, it is important that you keep a few things in mind to ensure that you get the most out of the procedure, and to ensure that the final results are everything you desire. With this in mind, how long after Botox can you lie down?
To ensure that you get the most out of your experience, we recommend that you don’t lie down for 4-6 hours after a procedure. Lying down too soon increases the chances of the Botox migrating to different areas of the face.
Although this will not cause any long-term damage, it may reduce the effectiveness of your treatment. In addition, if the proteins migrate to different muscles, it can increase the risk of complications.
If you need to lie down, it’s best to lie on your back and to avoid lying on your side or stomach. Laying on your side of the stomach will increase the odds of the Botox moving to another area of your face.
If you forgot, or you just didn’t know, you shouldn’t be too worried.
Although we recommend not lying down for the first four hours after a treatment, this is more to ensure that the procedure is as effective as possible. After all, you do want the best results you can have, right?
There is no evidence to suggest that lying down too soon after a procedure will have any long-term negative impact on the patient.
No, not necessarily. As long as you are gentle, and you are using a soft cleanser, you should be able to wash your face immediately after. It is important to use a soft, lent-free washcloth, and to avoid hot water and harsh cleansers. With that in mind, avoid using any facial scrubs or masks for the next two days.
It is recommended that you avoid facial massages, rubbing or chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser treatments for seven days after having Botox.
We recommend not having anything on your face for atleast 4 hours after your visit. After this, you can certainly use makeup as usual. Though it is recommended that any products are used gently as you should avoid rubbing the area treated for a few hours.
It’s also important to be aware that applying too much makeup or rubbing the injection sites too soon after a procedure can result in irritation and some discomfort.
To ensure the absolute best results, here are a few more things consider avoiding directly after treatment.
