What to Expect Before Your Botox Treatment
1-2 Weeks Before Treatment:
- Avoid blood-thinning medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen to minimise potential side effects like bruising.
- Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake at least 24-48 hours before treatment to support healthy blood flow.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and maintaining a gentle skincare routine.
- Discuss your medical history with your qualified professional, particularly if you have neuromuscular conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
On the Day of Treatment:
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup and skincare products.
- Avoid hot showers, strenuous activities, or excessive sun exposure before your appointment.
- Your practitioner will conduct a final assessment and tailor a treatment plan to suit your facial features and skin type.
What to Expect During Your Botox Treatment
Consultation and Facial Assessment
Every initial treatment at Oracle starts with a personalised care plan. Nurse Ness Griffiths will evaluate your facial movements, assess dynamic wrinkles, and discuss your realistic expectations to ensure a natural-looking result.
The Botox Injection Process
- The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.
- A fine needle is used to deliver precise botulinum toxin injections to targeted muscles.
- Most patients report only minor swelling or a slight tightness, with no need for anaesthesia.
Immediate Aftercare Instructions
Once your cosmetic procedure is complete, you can resume most daily activities. However, to ensure optimal results, follow these aftercare steps:
- Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated areas for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid strenuous activities and facial treatments (such as peels or facials) for the first week after treatment.
- Stay upright for at least four hours to allow the Botox to settle correctly.
- Use a cold compress to ease mild swelling or redness.
What to Expect After Your Botox Treatment
In the first few hours after injection, some patients experience minor side effects such as slight tightness, mild swelling, or minor bruising at the injection sites. These typically subside within a few hours to a couple of days.
Over the first few days after treatment, the initial effects of Botox begin to develop. While some patients notice changes within two to three days, full results take time to appear.
By the week after treatment, the treated muscles start to relax, softening dynamic wrinkles and smoothing facial lines. If you have received Masseter Botox for jaw clenching, you may begin to feel reduced muscle tension.
At the two-week mark, Botox reaches its peak effectiveness, revealing a smoother, more youthful appearance with refined facial movements. If it’s your initial treatment, a follow-up session may be scheduled to review your results and ensure even distribution of the Botox.
Over the next three to six months, the effects gradually wear off as the body metabolises the botulinum toxin. Most patients schedule subsequent treatments every few months to maintain optimal results.
Botox Recovery and Aftercare
The recovery timeline for Botox is quick and straightforward, with minimal downtime. To ensure the best possible results:
- Avoid facial exercises or exaggerated expressions for 24-48 hours after treatment.
- Use a gentle cleanser and avoid hyaluronic acid-based skincare for the first few days.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, which supports skin health.
- Avoid hot showers, facials, and other facial treatments for at least one week.
- Follow all personalised aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
Book Your Botox Treatment
At Oracle Clinics, we offer expertly tailored Botox treatments designed to enhance natural beauty while delivering long-lasting results. Whether you’re looking to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, refine facial contours, or achieve a rejuvenated appearance, our experienced team ensures every treatment is personalised to your needs.
With a focus on subtle, natural-looking results, we use botulinum toxin injections to effectively reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, soften facial lines, and maintain youthful, refreshed skin. Our treatments are carried out by qualified professionals in a safe, clinical environment, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Book your consultation today to begin your journey to smoother, more youthful-looking skin with expertly delivered Botox treatments.
