What Should You Avoid Right After Botulinum Toxin?
Common advice is to skip firm rubbing of the area, lying flat for hours, and intense exercise on the same day.
Aftercare for botulinum toxin centers on the first several hours, when the aim is to keep the product where it was placed and limit bruising. The usual pointers are simple: do not press or massage the area hard, avoid lying flat for a stretch, and hold off on heavy workouts, saunas, and heat that day.
The first few hours
These cautions are meant to reduce the chance of the product spreading beyond the target muscle and to keep bruising down. Most are only needed briefly, and exact instructions differ from one clinic to another.
How quickly people bruise or settle varies between individuals, so the same rules feel stricter for some than others. For guidance matched to your case, follow the notes you receive and consult a specialist if anything seems off.
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