Botox® can cause a dramatic reduction in facial lines and wrinkles within two weeks of treatment. To get the best results, you need to care for your skin correctly in the days following it. If you’re considering an appointment with a dermatologist, keep the following steps in mind to make it a complete success.

How to Care for Your Face After Botox Treatment

1. Do Facial Exercises

Moving the muscles of your face can help the treatment work its way in. For two weeks after your appointment, take some time daily to do facial exercises. All you have to do is repeatedly make normal expressions like smiling and frowning. This will help the Botox take effect more thoroughly.

2. Avoid Pressure

The injection will be placed precisely in the problem areas of your skin. If you rub or put pressure on the area afterward, it can push the treatment around so that it affects the wrong area.

Avoid touching your face as much as possible, don’t lie down for at least four hours after the treatment, and when you go to sleep, avoid pressing the treated area against your arm or pillow. Additionally, avoid hot showers for the first four hours, as they may pressure and stimulate the skin.

3. Manage Discomfort Correctly

Most patients experience no pain from this treatment, but mild soreness is possible. If you do feel some, don’t take anti-inflammatory medication within the first 24 hours of the treatment. Otherwise, the drug may interact with the Botox. Instead, control any discomfort with an ice pack. After 24 hours, you’re free to use over-the-counter pain relief methods as needed.

If you’re looking for a Botox boutique with minimal wait times and superior service, choose Del Campo Dermatology & Laser Institute in North Miami, FL. Serving the Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, and Bal Harbor areas, they have extensive experience and use state-of-the-art equipment in their full-service skin care practice. Call (305) 705-6675 or visit the website to get started.