What to Do (and Avoid) After Botox and Fillers

You've invested in your injectable treatment — now protect that investment with the right aftercare. What you do (and don't do) in the 24 to 72 hours after Botox or fillers can meaningfully impact your results. Here's your complete guide.

Immediately After Botox

DO:

• Gently exercise the treated muscles (smile, frown, squint) for 1 to 2 hours post-treatment — this may help the product work more effectively
• Stay upright for at least 4 hours after treatment
• Apply a cool (not ice cold) compress gently to any swollen or bruised areas
• Continue with most normal daily activities

AVOID:

• Lying down flat for 4 hours
• Touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated areas for 24 hours
• Vigorous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24 hours
• Alcohol for 24 hours
• Facials, laser treatments, or chemical peels for 2 weeks

Immediately After Dermal Fillers

DO:

• Apply a cool compress gently to reduce swelling
• Sleep with your head slightly elevated the first night
• Stay hydrated — hyaluronic acid fillers attract water to the area
• Use arnica gel or supplements to help minimize bruising

AVOID:

• Touching, pressing, or massaging the treated areas for 24 to 48 hours (unless instructed to by your provider)
• Strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours
• Alcohol and blood thinners for 24 hours
• Extreme heat (sauna, steam room, very hot showers) for 48 hours
• Dental work within 2 weeks of lip or perioral filler
• Wearing tight headbands or glasses that press on treated areas

When to Contact Your Provider

Reach out immediately if you experience:

• Severe or worsening pain beyond 48 hours
• White or pale skin in or around the treated area (sign of possible vascular compromise — this is an emergency)
• Vision changes after any facial filler treatment
• Significant asymmetry or lumps that don't resolve within 2 weeks

Questions about your recovery? Our team is always here. Don't hesitate to reach out after your treatment.