Do not apply make up for approximately 24 hours.

You should avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks.

When cleansing, avoid pressure and gentle strokes away from the eyes.

Avoid wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected.

For 48 hours you should avoid exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sunbeds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise etc, as this may increase discomfort and swelling.

WHAT TO EXPECT

After a Botulinum toxin treatment, you may have some swelling, redness and bruising which will subside within the next few hours. Bruising may take a few days, especially if extensive.

A headache may occur after treatment and treated with paracetamol.

The initial effects will show in the first 5-7 days and continue to improve for 2 weeks.

Some muscles may relax quicker than others during the first 2 weeks so you may notice small differences from your normal expressions. The other muscles will catch up within 2 weeks.

If this is your first treatment then you would need to book a follow-up appointment with your practitioner for approximately 14 days after.

Botulinum toxin has been advertised to last 3 months on average but this is from no muscle activity to full activity within that period.

You can expect to feel activity slowly begin at around 8 weeks.

Fine lines that do not disappear in the first 2 weeks will often continue to soften over the coming months.

Those that don’t, can often be improved with dermal filler. Botulinum toxin also helps prevent the development of new lines.

Most people need treatment every 3 months or so to get the best long term results.

WHEN TO SEEK URGENT REVIEW

Allergy or infection is the only possible side effects that would benefit from an urgent review by your clinician.

Thankfully they are extremely uncommon. If you get a painful or itchy bump or swelling near an injection site please contact the office immediately for a review.

Eye Symptoms- though extremely rare, any side effects affecting the appearance or function of your eyes especially very dry eyes could benefit from treatment, please inform us at the earliest opportunity.

Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction & quite rare. If immediately after your treatment, you were to start to feel generally unwell and develop swelling and redness around your face your clinician is trained to recognise and deal with anaphylaxis.

If you are no longer in the clinic 999 should be called for an urgent ambulance explaining your concern is anaphylaxis.