Botox provides reliable results, smoothing wrinkles on your face and giving you younger-looking skin. A Botox treatment only takes 20 minutes! And if you book an at-home Botox appointment, your appointment has little impact on your schedule. But there are some activities you may want to avoid the day you get Botox.
## 1. Avoid Rubbing Your Face
On the day you get Botox, don’t rub your face. Rubbing the injection site too soon after treatment can spread the Botox to nearby muscles. It may also irritate the injection site or even cause some light bruising. Try not to touch your face at all for at least 1 to 4 hours after treatment.
## 2. Don’t Book a Facial
Don’t schedule a facial for the day you get Botox, since any pressure on your face may move the Botox away from the injection site. Instead, focus on relaxing and enjoying the rest of your day.
## 3. Put Down Your Makeup Brush
You can apply light makeup after Botox but try not to put too much pressure on your face. If you can avoid wearing makeup for the rest of the day that’s even better. By the day after your Botox treatment, you can go back to your normal routines.
## 4. Don’t Exercise for 24 Hours
Strenuous exercise can give your facial muscles a real workout. It makes it harder for Botox to settle into the targeted muscles and can reduce the effectiveness of your Botox treatment. Exercise may put pressure on the injection site and increase your risk of bruising or discomfort. 

Exercise also increases blood flow. This is great for your heart, but too much activity right after a botulinum toxin injection can cause the Botox to migrate to nearby muscles. Take a break from your exercise routine for 24 hours to ensure maximum benefit.
## 5. Avoid Sleeping on Your Face
Are you ready for a nap after your appointment? We recommend that you avoid laying down for at least 4 hours after your treatment. Laying down, and even bending down, can increase the risk of bruising or move the Botox to nearby muscles.

Don’t lay on your front the first night after your treatment to let the Botox fully settle into the targeted muscles. 
## 6. Reduce Alcohol Consumption 
Leave your wine glasses in the cupboard on the day your get Botox. Alcohol can act as a blood thinner, increasing your risk of some light facial bruising. Wait 24 hours after treatment before pouring your next drink.
## 7. Stay Out of the Sun
You know the sun can irritate your skin. Be extra cautious of sun exposure for a couple of days after a Botox treatment. Your face is more sensitive than usual, so wear sunscreen or a sunhat if you’re spending any time outside.

Heat can also irritate your skin directly after a Botox treatment. Avoid taking a hot bath, sitting under a sun lamp, or using a tanning bed on the day you get Botox.
## Ask Your Nurse for More Tips
Persimmon’s skilled nurses are trained professionals with years of aesthetic experience. We’re happy to share more tips to help you get the most from your next Botox injection.


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