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BOTOX: RECOVERY, DAY BY DAY
None. Small bumps fade within an hour; any bruise clears in 1 to 2 days.
Day by day
- First 4 hoursStay upright and do not rub the area.
- Day 1Back to normal. Skip hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 hours.
- Day 3 to 4The effect starts.
- Day 14Full effect. A good moment for a check and a small touch-up if needed.
Flying home
Fine from the next day.
Avoid
- Lying down for 4 hours
- Rubbing the area for 12 hours
- Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 hours
Pack
- Sunscreen
- Concealer for small bruises
Call your clinic or get help if
- Trouble swallowing, breathing or speaking
- A drooping eyelid or a change in vision
- Weakness away from the treated area
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the recovery after botox?
- None. Small bumps fade within an hour; any bruise clears in 1 to 2 days.
- When can I fly home after botox?
- Fine from the next day.
- What should I avoid after botox?
- Lying down for 4 hours. Rubbing the area for 12 hours. Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 hours.
- What should I pack for botox in Seoul?
- Sunscreen, Concealer for small bruises.