How Soon Can I Wear Makeup After BOTOX®?

BOTOX injections are an excellent way to reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles, Crow's feet, and frown lines. This nonsurgical treatment can also help prevent the development of deeper wrinkles over time.

At Allure Medical Spa in Gillette, WY?, physician's assistant Lynn Perlenfein is skilled at BOTOX injections and instructing clients on optimal aftercare for the best results possible.

Keep reading to find out what happens after BOTOX and how long you need to wait to wear makeup after your injections.

How does BOTOX work?

BOTOX treatment with Lynn Perlenfein at Allure Medical Spa begins with a consultation during which she'll listen to your aesthetic goals, explain the results you can expect, and recommend a treatment plan. In most cases, your first injections can take place the same day unless you decide you need more time.

BOTOX is a purified form of botulism toxin type A. It works as a wrinkle relaxer by blocking nerve signals to facial muscles. When these muscles move, they create lines on your face and forehead (dynamic wrinkles) that can become engrained over time (static wrinkles).

In just 5 – 10 minutes, Lynn Perlenfein can address the areas you want to make smoother. She uses a fine needle that isn't generally considered painful, so patients can expect minimal discomfort and get right back to their regular routine.

What should I do after BOTOX to get the best results?

You may see redness, bruising, and swelling at the injection sites almost immediately and up to a day or two after treatment.

You should avoid a few things right after getting BOTOX to achieve the best results and keep down bruising and swelling. These include:

• Doing anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours

• Rubbing or massaging your face for 24 hours

• Indulging in alcohol for 48 hours

• Exposing your unprotected skin to sunlight for 48 hours

Each patient gets personalized aftercare instructions at the time of their treatment.

BOTOX works almost immediately, but the best results are seen in the days and weeks following treatment. The effects of BOTOX typically last about four months, after which you may want to come in for maintenance treatments.

When can I wear makeup again after getting BOTOX?

While BOTOX is often considered a "lunchtime" treatment and allows you to return to most of your normal activities right away, we recommend that you avoid applying makeup to the treatment sites right after treatment.

The injection sites need to heal, and the BOTOX needs to settle in order to get the best results. This means you'll want to avoid putting anything onto the injection sites or rubbing the area for at least 24 hours.

If you want to be optimally safe, we recommend forgoing makeup for 1 – 3 days following treatment.

Get BOTOX in Gillette, WY

If you're interested in getting smoother, more youthful-looking skin with a wrinkle relaxer such as BOTOX, it's crucial to find an experienced injector like Lynn Perlenfein at Allure Medical Spa in Gillette, WY?.

Schedule a consultation and get your personalized BOTOX recommendations today.