contact
Among the simplest, easiest, and quickest ways to see real change in your appearance is to get injectibles. These can range from Neurotoxins (such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin) to dermal fillers of the Hyaluronic acid and Biostimulatory varieties.
These shots are often quick, simple, and painless, and little aftercare is necessary. However, before you resume all of your regular activities, you should avoid a few essential items in the hours, days, and weeks following the procedure to reduce the possibility of unfavorable side effects. Ask your doctor for specific aftercare instructions if you have any questions. What not to do after Botox and what not to do after filler are discussed by experts.
Intense physical activity
During intense exercise, blood flows more freely throughout the body, including the face. As a result, the surrounding muscles that weren't the target may become weaker and the neurotoxin that was injected may move before it had a chance to attach to the intended muscle in the treated area. Put differently, the negative effects of Botox could show up in unexpected places. Physicians advise against doing any kind of heart-pounding exercise for at least 12 hours. The same goes for fillers: intense exercise like this elevates blood pressure, which increases the likelihood of bruising.
Doctors recommend you avoid contorting yourself in any type of position that might restrict blood flow or affect it in any way for up to five hours following the injection. That includes yoga, stretching, napping, or having your face massaged or touched too much.
At each injection site, neurotoxin injections may produce little, red scars. It's natural that you might not want these marks to be visible on your face, it wouldn't be a big deal if you're getting Botox in your underarms to address excessive sweating, even though this is usually not a worry. The good news is that these may be readily concealed with cosmetics and are just temporary; just wait at least half an hour before doing so.
Each of these marks, despite being incredibly little, still has a small puncture wound. You don't want to take the chance of contaminating your skin with any microorganisms that may be in your cosmetics because there is a direct and open path. Your skin can re-epithelialize, which is a sophisticated way of stating that it can close up that tiny wound if you wait for half an hour. The same length of time should pass before applying any kind of skin-care product.
The compounds in Neurotoxin shots have been specially designed and engineered to penetrate the skin at a certain rate. The accuracy and precision required during the administrated would go to waste if the patient starts messing with their face right after the procedure. This is true for any type of tool that can affect the blood flow pattern of your face, from razors to massage wands and face relaxers. Doctors recommend waiting at least half a day before using such tools. The same rule applies to dermal fillers.
Even if there have been no recorded cases of Neurotoxins not mixing well with the coronavirus vaccine leading to any kind of concerning complications, doctors always prefer staying cautious when it comes to injectables. Schedule your vaccination for two weeks prior to or two weeks following injections of neurotoxins to be on the safe side.
When fillers were injected into patients immediately after vaccinations, there have been a few documented incidents of increased swelling. We recommend you wait at least a month before getting dermal filler after you’ve had a vaccine shot, and vise versa.
Massages are off-limits for at least two weeks following fillers for a number of reasons. If you've had filler in your tear troughs or cheeks, lying on your stomach with your face pressed into the face hole on a massage table might significantly worsen edema. Although it won't necessarily change the outcome, there's a good chance it will make the recovery period take longer. Any kind of facial massage should be avoided, especially deep lymphatic massages.
It is very easy to push Hyaluronic acid filler out of place and into the lymphatic system, causing the patient's face to continue to enlarge.
An excellent example of what not to do specifically after lip fillers is going to the dentist. Within four weeks of filler injections, avoid any dental work, not even a simple cleaning. Injections around the mouth, in places like the lips or nasolabial folds, carry the same danger of the filler being displaced that massage does.
Furthermore, there is some evidence that, regardless of where the filler was injected, the elevated blood bacteria levels caused by dental cleaning or dental work may spawn on freshly inserted filler, leading to a type of persistent infection in the filler placement sites.
This one is particularly specific because it only applies to nonsurgical nose jobs in which a hump on the nose's bridge is covered up with filler. In this instance, though, wearing glasses all day can put repeated pressure on the area where the filler was injected, causing a small indent that needs to be filled with extra material. Likewise, filler that has been injected into the tear trough or cheek areas may be displaced by the pressure from swim or ski goggles, scuba masks, or even virtual reality headsets.
Doctors recommend you wear contacts for two weeks or, at the absolute least, limit how long your glasses rest on your nose's bridge.
Going directly from your injection appointment to a wild night out is not a good idea. After filler injections, a tiny blood clot develops beneath the skin's surface; alcohol can dissolve this clot, causing bruising.
Doctors recount cases of patients who had no bruising at all following filler injections, only to see them later that same evening when their faces began to bruise after a few cocktails. On the day of your appointment, abstain from alcohol altogether for your own safety. It is also a good idea to stay away from over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, which is one of the most popular instances of blood thinner and choose Tylenol as an alternative.
Enjoyed our latest article? Don't miss out on the wealth of knowledge waiting for you in our other pieces. Explore more of our blog to uncover a treasure trove of insights, tips, and stories that will inspire and inform you.
Comments (0)