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Botox Aftercare

What to Do (and Avoid) After Your Treatment

You’ve had your Botox treatment — now what?

While Botox is quick and non-surgical, proper Botox aftercare is essential to ensure you get the best, longest-lasting results. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular client, knowing what to do (and what not to do) in the hours and days after your appointment can make a big difference.

At The Beautique in West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, we always guide our clients through their Botox aftercare in person, but here’s a full breakdown you can refer to at home.

Botox Aftercare Advice From The Beautique

✅ Why Botox Aftercare Matters

Botox works by relaxing specific facial muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. But it needs a little time to settle into place — usually between 2 to 14 days — and how you care for yourself during that time can affect your results.

Proper Botox aftercare can help:

  • Avoid bruising or swelling

  • Prevent product migration (Botox spreading where it shouldn’t)

  • Maximise results and treatment longevity

  • Reduce side effects or complications

🕓 The First 4 Hours of Botox Aftercare: What to Do Immediately After

Right after your injections, your skin may feel slightly sensitive or look a little red — this is totally normal. During the first few hours, be gentle with your face and avoid anything that could interfere with the product settling.

Do:

  • Stay upright for at least 4 hours (no lying down or bending over)

  • Gently move your facial muscles (smiling, raising eyebrows)

  • Apply a cold pack lightly if there’s any swelling

Don’t:

  • Rub, massage, or touch the treated area

  • Wear tight hats or headbands that press on the injection sites

  • Apply makeup until at least 6 hours have passed

Botox Aftercare

🚫 Botox Aftercare Your First 24 Hours: What to Avoid

For the rest of the day after your appointment, we advise avoiding:

  • Heavy exercise (sweating can affect how Botox settles)

  • Alcohol (can increase the risk of bruising)

  • Heat exposure (sunbeds, saunas, hot showers or baths)

  • Facial treatments or massages

Keeping your skin calm and cool is key. It’s your body’s time to rest and let the Botox get to work.

🗓 The Next Few Days

Over the next 3–7 days, your results will begin to appear more clearly.

You may notice:

  • A tighter or smoother feel in the treated areas

  • Less muscle movement

  • Gradual reduction in lines and wrinkles

If you notice small bumps or slight asymmetry in the first few days, don’t worry — this is often part of the settling process. We recommend waiting the full 2 weeks to assess your results properly.

👩‍⚕️ What About Touch-Ups?

At Beautique, we offer review appointments around the 2-week mark. This gives your practitioner a chance to check results and, if needed, make small adjustments for symmetry or extra smoothing.

Touch-ups are quick and often involve only a few additional units, depending on how your muscles have responded.

⚠️ When to Contact Your Practitioner

Side effects are rare, but if you experience any of the following, get in touch:

  • Persistent swelling or redness

  • Headaches that don’t ease with pain relief

  • Drooping eyelid or eyebrow

  • Difficulty swallowing or speaking (extremely rare)

Your safety and peace of mind are always our top priority. At Beautique, we’re here to support you before, during, and after your treatment.

📍 Aftercare with Beautique, West Runton

Located on the North Norfolk coast, our expert team at Beautique in West Runton provides full guidance with every Botox appointment. From your first consultation to your final follow-up, we’re committed to helping you look and feel your best — safely and naturally.

🌿 Book your Botox appointment today and experience professional, personalised care in a calm, coastal setting.

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