How long should you avoid touching your face after Botox?

How long should you avoid touching your face after anti-wrinkle injections? It is generally recommended to avoid touching your face for at least 4 to 6 hours after anti-wrinkle injections such as Botox. This helps reduce the risk of the product spreading to unintended muscles.

You should also avoid applying pressure to the treated areas, as well as rubbing or massaging the skin.

Additional aftercare advice:

• Avoid lying down or bending forward for at least 4 hours

• No facial treatments such as scrubs, chemical peels, or deep tissue massage for up to 2 weeks

• Avoid intense exercise, heat, or saunas for 24 hours

Anti-wrinkle injections should always be carried out by a qualified and registered medical professional, such as a GMC-registered doctor, GDC-registered dentist, or NMC-registered nurse. Results may vary between individuals.

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