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After toying with the idea of getting Botox in Orlando for a while, you’ve gone ahead and done it. And now what? You are probably wondering, Is it okay to put on makeup? To exfoliate? To… crack a smile?! Our lead surgeon Dr. Gearity is here to answer all your questions about Botox aftercare.

Botox is the best starting point you can choose to create your desired look. With no downtime, the wrinkle-reducing effects of Botox become apparent from 24 to 48 hours following treatment, so you don’t have to wait long to enjoy your refreshed self!

The effects usually last between 3 and 4 months—but don’t worry! At Gearity Wellness Center, our team can create a customized schedule for additional treatments of Botox in Orlando. This way, you will create a routine around your beauty experience and maintain your new loved look.

Immediately after your session, you might feel mild side effects:

• Bruising. The most common side effect, which may last between 2 and 3 days.
• Inflammation. For up to 48 hours after your treatment, you might notice some light swelling—it is totally normal and can be reduced with cold compresses.
• Headache. Some individuals have reported having light headaches after receiving the treatment. Headaches have numerous root causes, so it is possible that the two events are unrelated, or that the headache be caused as a response to anxiety before the treatment.

Containing hyaluronic acid, which binds to water, it effectively fills in wrinkles and delivers a softer, smoother and more youthful complexion. The product is super versatile as it also treats deep areas such as nasolabial folds or more delicate areas such as vertical or thin lines which appear above the lip line.

This list of Botox after care tips is based more on your comfort than on the likelihood of something going wrong.

#1 Wait 24 hours before massaging your face

 Rubbing may cause the Botox to shift slightly from its intended position. Therefore, during the first 24 hours, we recommend:

• Not booking a facial or a massage on the day of or the day after your treatment.
• Going Pamela Anderson (makeup free).
• Not exfoliating or deep tissue cleansing.
• Avoiding sleeping on the treated area.

#2 Get Your Vitamin D after four hours

Avoid being in the sun for at least 4 hours. The heat can provoke flushing and therefore increase your blood pressure, which in turn may encourage bruising. To be on the safe side, we recommend avoiding sun exposure for 24 to 48 hours.

Because the heat is the main concern, we also recommend refraining from:

• tanning beds
• hot tubs
• hot showers or baths—not your regular shower, though.
• saunas

#3 Return to Your Normal Activities

Even though there are some things you need to pay attention to, like the ones mentioned above, no downtime is required! There is no need to take time off work, school, or any other activities you may have planned for the day. Just try not to make excessive effort or any strenuous activity to avoid unnecessary bruising. 

#4 Establish and Follow a Long-Term Skincare Routine

A consistent routine that adapts to your skin’s unique needs is going to help maintain optimal results for longer. It should include cleansing, toning, hydrating, and applying sunscreen. Your Botox provider can help you design a tailored regimen and recommend the products that your complexion needs.

➡ Check out the skincare products that we recommend here.

#5 Follow Your Provider’s Instructions

Always. Communicate with your provider and follow their recommendations. You might want to schedule a follow up consultation to make sure everything has settled well and talk about the next steps on your beauty journey.