BOTOX AFTERCARE ADVICE

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING ADVICE TO OPTIMISE THE RESULTS OF YOUR TREATMENT & TO MINIMISE ANY POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

• Stay upright for a minimum of 3 hours following the procedure

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure

• Do not do any aerobic or intensive exercise for 24 hours after the procedure

• Do not massage the areas treated

• Avoid make up in the treated area for a minimum of 4 hours following the procedure

• Exercise the muscles treated for the rest of the day following the procedure. So keep smiling, frowning etc.

• If you get any small bruises do apply ice and arnica cream. If you bruise easily, you may want to take arnica tablets for 1 day before the procedure and for 5 days afterwards.

• Avoid sun beds and saunas for 3-4 days after the procedure.

• Do not have any facial massages, treatments or put any excessive pressure to the areas treated for 1 week after the procedure. This should include avoiding scuba diving or wearing tight fitting helmets.

• In the case of underarm sweating treatment, do not use any deodorant for 24 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Following your Botox treatment, the injected muscles will begin to relax after 2-3 days with the peak effect being reached at 10-14 days. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled at 2-3 weeks to review your results; complimentary top-up treatment will be offered as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Top-up treatments cannot be administered after 3 weeks from the initial procedure.

The results from Botox treatment last for an average of 3-4 months but can vary dependent on the condition of the skin, dose of Botox injected and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and smoking. The procedure can be repeated after 3 months. BOTOX injections given less than the 3 month interval may increase the risk of antibodies in the blood which can reduce the efficacy of treatments.