AllerganBotox® & Dysport®

Pre and Post Treatment

What to Expect?

No change yet.


What to do?

Gently exercise treated muscles (raise eyebrows, smile, purse lips) for a few hours after treatment to help Botox settle.


What to Avoid?

  • Do not rub, massage, or press on the treated area for 24 hours.
  • Avoid lying flat for 4 hours.
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs for 24 hours (you may use Tylenol for headaches).
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Avoid hot showers, saunas, or steam rooms for 24 hours.
  • Avoid makeup for 4 hours.
  • Avoid facials, skin treatments, or massage in the treated area for 7 days.

Possible side effects are:

  • Mild headache.
  • Small bruises at injection sites (resolve in 3–7 days).
  • Rare: eyelid drooping or double vision — usually temporary and resolves in 3–4 weeks. Contact your provider if this occurs.
  • Contact your provider if this occurs. It typically resolves on its own within 3 – 4 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions