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Post-Botulinum Toxin Instructions

Congratulations on your Botulinum Toxin treatment! Here are some important tips to help you get the best results and ensure a smooth recovery:

instructions and aftercare following botulinum toxin injections

💉 Botulinum Toxin Aftercare

Botulinum toxin injections are safe and effective, but a few simple precautions are essential to ensure the best aesthetic results and avoid complications. See the key instructions below:

 

🚫 Avoid touching or massaging the treated area

In the first hours after the procedure, do not touch, press or massage the area where the toxin was injected. This prevents the product from spreading to unwanted areas and compromising the result.

 

🏃♀️ Avoid strenuous physical activity

On the day of the treatment, avoid:

  • Vigorous exercise

  • Saunas, very hot baths and steam

  • Procedures that increase blood flow to the face

These activities may interfere with the proper settling of the toxin.

 

💧 Stay well hydrated

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your skin hydrated and glowing, supporting recovery of the treated area and prolonging the effects of the treatment.

 

🌞 Protect yourself from the sun

Avoid direct sun exposure and use sunscreen with an appropriate SPF. The skin may be sensitive, and too much sun can cause irritation or spots.

 

⏳ Wait before having other procedures

Wait at least 15 days before having:

  • Chemical peels

  • Lasers or pulsed light

  • Facial fillers

  • Microneedling or biostimulators

This interval is needed for the toxin to fully take effect.

 

⌛ Be patient with the results

The effect of the toxin is not immediate, and some asymmetry may occur until the effect is complete.

  • The first signs appear in 3 to 5 days

  • The full effect appears within 15 days

Try not to worry, and give the product time to work.

 

📆 Don't miss your follow-up

The follow-up appointment is essential to:

  • Assess the clinical effect of the toxin

  • Make any touch-ups (if needed)

  • Adjust the protocol for future treatments

 

📋 Follow the instructions you received at the clinic

Follow all the instructions given by your practitioner, including those about:

  • Medication use

  • Local care

  • Possible dietary or behavioral restrictions

 

⚠️ Important notes

Every body reacts in its own way. If you notice:

  • Severe pain

  • Marked asymmetry

  • Persistent swelling

  • Any unexpected change

📲 Contact the team in charge as soon as possible.

 

🌟 Get the best result safely

By following these steps, you will boost the benefits of botulinum toxin and keep your skin wrinkle-free, natural-looking and your face harmonious for much longer.

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👉 To ask questions or book your follow-up, click the WhatsApp button below. We are ready to help!

Marcelo Garcia Dentistry

Menara Medical Center · Room 408

Av. do Estado, 1714 – Ariribá, Balneário Camboriú/SC, Brazil

 

WhatsApp (47) 99642-3332

Landline (47) 3011-0708

Mobile (47) 99792-3553

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