AFTERCARE
Exceptional results are built on exceptional care. From post-treatment guidance to personalized skincare recommendations, we're here to support your skin every step of the way for a smooth recovery and lasting results.
BOTOX / NEUROMODULATOR AFTERCARE
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For the first 4 hours:
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Stay upright — avoid lying down or bending over
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Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated area
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Skip strenuous exercise and heavy lifting
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For the first 24 hours:
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Avoid alcohol
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Skip saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga, and hot tubs
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Avoid facials, facial massage, or other treatments to the area
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What to expect:
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Mild redness, swelling, or small bumps at injection sites — usually resolves within a few hours
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Occasional bruising, which can take 5–7 days to fade
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Full results will show after 14 days
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Contact us if you experience:
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Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow that doesn't improve
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Difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing
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Signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus)
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MICRONEEDLING AFTERCARE
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For the first 24 hours:
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Skin will appear red and feel similar to a mild sunburn (itchy) — this is normal
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Avoid makeup for at least 72 hours to reduce risk of irritation, breakouts, or infections
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Use only a gentle cleanser and a fragrance-free moisturizer
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Avoid sun exposure; use a mineral SPF 30+ once cleared by your provider
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For 3–5 days after:
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Skin may feel dry or flake slightly as it renews
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Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA), and other active skincare ingredients
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Skip sweat-inducing workouts, saunas, and swimming pools
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Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds
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Ongoing care:
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Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, barrier-supportive moisturizer
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Resume normal skincare routine gradually after about a week, or as directed by your provider
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Results build over several weeks as collagen production increases
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Contact us if you experience:
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Excessive swelling, pinpoint bleeding that doesn't stop, or signs of infection
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Prolonged redness beyond 3–4 days
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Q-SWITCH LASER AFTERCARE
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Immediately after treatment:
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Mild redness, warmth, or slight swelling in the treated area is expected
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For the first 48–72 hours:
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Avoid direct sun exposure; apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily once skin is intact
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Do not pick, scratch, or exfoliate the treated area
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Avoid makeup on the treated area until any pinpoint scabbing has healed
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Skip saunas, hot showers, swimming, and heavy sweating
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What to expect:
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Treated pigment or lesions may darken temporarily before flaking off over 1–2 weeks
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Do not pick at any flaking or scabbing — let it shed naturally to avoid scarring or pigment changes
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Ongoing care:
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Consistent daily SPF 50+ use is essential to protect results and prevent new pigmentation
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Multiple sessions are often needed for full results, spaced per your provider's recommendation
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Contact us if you experience:
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Blistering, open wounds, or signs of infection
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Unusual or prolonged pain
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DERMAL FILLER AFTERCARE
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For the first 24 hours:
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Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging the treated area unless instructed otherwise
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Skip strenuous exercise, alcohol, and excessive sun or heat exposure
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Sleep with your head slightly elevated if filler was placed in the face
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For the first 48–72 hours:
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Avoid facials, dental work, and other treatments to the area
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Continue to avoid saunas, hot yoga, and hot tubs
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Some swelling and bruising is normal and can take several days to a week to resolve
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What to expect:
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Initial swelling may make results look fuller than final outcome
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Filler settles over 2–4 weeks — final results are best assessed after this period
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Mild tenderness or firmness at injection sites is normal initially
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Contact us if you experience:
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Skin that turns pale, mottled, or dusky in color
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Increasing pain, especially if disproportionate to the treatment
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Vision changes
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Signs of infection or an allergic reaction
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These instructions are general guidelines. Please follow any specific directions provided by your BTX Clinic provider, as individual aftercare may vary based on your treatment plan. If you have questions or concerns after your treatment, please contact BTX Clinic.