Aftercare Information
Information for people who have already received treatment
Follow the individual written instructions given by your treating practitioner. This page is a general reminder and cannot replace advice based on your treatment and medical history. Contact your practitioner if anything is unclear or if you have a concern.
Why individual aftercare matters
Aftercare instructions can vary with the product used, the treatment area and your medical history. Use the written guidance supplied at your appointment and ask the treating practitioner before following advice found online.
Immediately after treatment
Keep your practitioner's written aftercare instructions to hand. If you are unsure what activities or products to avoid, contact the clinic for advice tailored to your treatment. Do not rely on a general website checklist to assess a new symptom.
During the first day
Continue to follow the advice given at your appointment. Ask your practitioner about exercise, alcohol, heat, skin products and other activities if these were not covered in your written instructions.
In the days that follow
Responses and the timing of any effect vary between people. Contact the treating practitioner if you are concerned about a symptom or the outcome. Your practitioner can tell you when a review is appropriate.
Follow-up and review
A review may be appropriate depending on your individual treatment plan. Any decision about further prescription treatment requires a clinical assessment; it should not be assumed that a top-up is needed or suitable.
When to get help
Contact your treating practitioner about persistent redness, swelling, headache, eyelid changes or any other symptom that concerns you. If you develop difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking after botulinum toxin treatment, seek urgent medical help immediately. In an emergency, call 999.
Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine. It should only be prescribed after an individual consultation with an appropriate qualified healthcare professional.
Questions about another treatment?
For a separate skin or beauty concern, request an individual consultation. An online treatment advisor cannot assess whether a prescription medicine is suitable for you.
Further information
Other skin treatments
All skin and beauty treatments information provided is for general guidance and educational purposes only. Treatments offered are non-surgical cosmetic or aesthetic procedures and require an in-person consultation to assess suitability, medical history, and individual needs. Results vary by individual and cannot be guaranteed, this information does not constitute medical advice.
Botox Aftercare