Botox

Pre-Procedure and Post-Procedure Guide

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Pre-Procedure

  • 1 Month Before: Follow any skincare instructions provided during your consultation. Otherwise, continue with your normal skincare regime.

  • 2 Weeks Before: Use SPF! Avoid sunburns, tanning beds, and self-tanners.

  • 3 Days Before: Continue skincare but stop all active ingredients, such as Retinol and Glycolic Acid. Continue with consistent SPF application.

Morning of Appointment: Thoroughly cleanse the skin, following your usual skincare regime(except actives ingredients), and use SPF.

Post-Procedure

Patients may experience tiny "mosquito bite" marks at injection sites, fading in 30-60 minutes. However, makeup can be applied after the treatment if desired.

  • Do not lie down for 2 hours following the procedure.

  • Resume normal skincare routine (except actives) in the evening.

  • Resume all skincare, including actives, the next day. Protect your skin with SPF50+.

The full results of Botox are visible within 10-14 days. Patients may contact the office if any touch-ups are desired.

FAQs 

What should I do before my Botox treatment?

Preparing your skin before the treatment will help ensure optimal results and minimize any potential side effects. 1 month before your treatment, follow any specific skincare instructions from your provider. Otherwise, stick to your usual skincare routine. 2 weeks before, prioritize sun protection by diligently using SPF and avoiding sunburns, tanning beds, and self-tanners. 3 days before, continue your normal skincare routine, but pause any products containing active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid.

How do I care for my skin after my Botox treatment?

Immediately after your treatment, you may experience tiny "mosquito bite" marks at the injection sites, but these typically fade within 30-60 minutes. However, you may apply makeup after your treatment if desired. Avoid lying down for the next 2 hours after the procedure. In the evening, you can resume your normal skincare routine, but avoid any products containing active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid.Remember to consistently protect your skin with SPF 50+ throughout the healing process. 

How long does it take to see results with Botox?

It takes typically around 2-3 days for the Botox to work and for you to see results.

How long does Botox treatment last?

This depends on your body’s metabolism. 3-6 months is the average time Botox lasts for but very strong muscles may metabolize it in only 2 months. 

What if I don’t like the results?

We can do touch ups if we didn't achieve the desired results in the first session. Most patients love how smooth their skin looks and never want to reverse it. Very occasionally, complications arise such as a dropped eyebrow which corrects itself as the Botox wears off.


Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Tammy Chen, DDS